The Backpack of Feelings: A Therapeutic SEL Picture Book Helping Children Understand Big Feelings, Anxiety, and Emotional Regulation (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798277124673)

A heartwarming SEL story that helps children understand their emotions.

The Backpack of Feelings follows little Clara, a girl carrying a backpack filled with heavy stones named Fear, Shame, Sadness, and Loneliness.

Each stone grows heavier-until someone finally sees her pain.

This beautifully illustrated story teaches children that:

• emotions are normal and not scary,
• every feeling has meaning,
• sharing worries makes them lighter,
• and love can transform even the heaviest burdens.

Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone supporting a child through big feelings.

A gentle, comforting story that opens the door to healing conversations.

• powerful emotional metaphors kids understand
• calming, therapeutic tone
• helps with emotional regulation
• supports social-emotional learning (SEL)

A magical, healing journey every child deserves.