Frankie and the Big Lump of Feelings: Identifying and Labeling Emotions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798993871707)

From two Finnish family psychologists, Finland's bestselling SEL series is finally available in English.

Little elephant Frankie and her mom head to the village fair full of excitement and curiosity-but not everything goes according to plan. After an unlucky throw at the ball toss, Frankie is suddenly overcome by a big lump of feelings that she can't quite name. She feels embarrassed and different from everyone else. With a gentle mission from her mom, Frankie begins to discover that feelings are everywhere. Will she manage to break down the big lump of emotions?

This story will...

• Normalize the diversity of emotional experiences-we all have feelings!

• Teach children why emotions matter

• Help children understand where feelings come from

• Support children in identifying and labeling emotions, the foundation for learning other emotional skills, such as emotional regulation

What's in a Frankie book?

• An illustrated story with warm, relatable characters

• Practical theory and tools for parents, educators, and caregivers

• Tips and ideas for learning emotional skills at home or in group settings

Perfect for...

• 3-8-year-olds

• A bedtime story

• Preschool or K-2 classrooms

Heidi Livingston (MA) and Julia Pöyhönen (MA) are award-winning experts in emotional development, with their children's and parenting books selling nearly 400,000 copies in Finland and around the world. The book's expressive illustrations are created by Linnea Bellamine.