{"product_id":"monster-feelings-paperback","title":"Monster Feelings - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael E. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLaura Tyson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eLaura Tyson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeelings can \u003ci\u003eseem\u003c\/i\u003e like scary monsters. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEspecially for preschool and elementary-aged children who are discovering all sorts of big emotions. Research has shown that learning to identify and name emotions helps children (and adults) regulate them. \u003cb\u003eThis playful book helps parents and kids explore their feelings in a fun way while also providing a vocabulary to name specific emotions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeven illustrated monsters bring to life the core emotions we all feel: \u003cb\u003eSadness, Envy, Shame, Love, Anger, Joy, and Fear.\u003c\/b\u003e Each monster is a different color and correlates to a 'circle of friends' (i.e. feeling wheel) that uses a gradient of the monster's color to indicate 15 more nuanced emotions ranging from subtle (lighter shade) to intense (darker shade).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonster Feelings\u003c\/i\u003e can be read at storytime or bedtime, used as a communication tool during meltdowns (can you point to how you're feeling? What color do you see right now?), or taught as curriculum in preschool\/grade school.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBegin reading \u003ci\u003eMonster Feelings\u003c\/i\u003e to: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelp kids (and adults) identify and understand a range of emotions (more than just happy\/sad\/mad)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a shared vocabulary for kids and their parents to discuss their feelings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRemove the stigma around \"being emotional\" (spoiler: humans are emotional beings by design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe all feel what we feel. It's how we act on those feelings that's important. Identifying the specific emotion is the first step in regulating our emotions. \u003cb\u003eThis book is a must-have for parents seeking to raise resilient, emotionally intelligent kids.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat people are saying about \u003ci\u003eMonster Feelings: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Laura came to my daycare to read her new children's book \u003cb\u003eMonster Feelings.\u003c\/b\u003e It has 7 cute, little monsters \u0026amp; each one is a different emotion that we all feel. Children big and small would enjoy and benefit from this book as it teaches mindfulness in a fun \u0026amp; creative way. Excellent for at home or as a classroom resource  I would highly recommend this book.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Kim, Owner, Kim's Kreative Korner (California, USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I love \u003cb\u003e Monster Feelings]\u003c\/b\u003e - there's so much there - vocabulary building, a refrain that can become a mantra.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Emily, Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (Chester, UK)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Not only does \u003cb\u003eMonster Feelings\u003c\/b\u003e help kids navigate their emotions, but it will also be an excellent resource and reference for summer camp counselors (typically teenagers or young adults) as they guide kids throughout their camp experience.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Travis Allison, Award-Winning Marketing Strategist for International Summer Camps, Founder of CampHacker, and Co-Founder of Go Camp Pro (Ontario, Canada)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Monster Feelings\u003c\/b\u003e has been a great tool in opening up channels of communication with our foster son on the subject. It has really helped him in identifying his emotions and opened up discussions on properly expressing them. For a young kid in foster care, this book created a safe and fun environment to talk openly about his emotions. I would highly recommend this book not just for the kids but for parents as well.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Rebecca, Foster Parent to 7-year-old (Georgia, USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Laura Tyson has filled a huge need in raising the kick-ass kids who will lead us in a volatile, uncertain future. \u003cb\u003eMonster Feelings\u003c\/b\u003e helps kids develop a critical skill that we need them to master: emotional literacy. The people who can label and name their feelings take us closer to creating a society with greater empathy. These future leaders will grow up to make our most important decisions infused with higher levels of EQ.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - Dr. Robert Zeitlin, Positive School Psychologist, Author of \"Laugh More, Yell Less: A Guide to Raising Kick-Ass Kids\" (Pennsylvania, USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.09 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 02, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42728593391679,"sku":"9798568574545","price":17.02,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/f368394eacdd99106ada3f94b5ae2aee.webp?v=1765119070","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/monster-feelings-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}