Clari Nguyen
I Can Be Anything! A Children's Book About Emotions
An illustrated picture book, exploring the range of different emotions and feelings experienced by young children.
A Children's Book About Emotions by Clari Nguyen is an illustrated picture book, exploring the range of different emotions and feelings experienced by young children, from anger and sadness, fear and anxiousness, jealousy and happiness. The book discusses how some emotions are fleeting, while others last a long time. It discusses the importance of acknowledging emotions and understanding that they are part of everybody. But most importantly, to recognise that emotions don’t have to control us. “I can feel many different emotions, And that’s okay! They go up and down like waves of an ocean, But I’ll find my way”! The book shows different children in different settings or scenarios where different emotions might be experienced, for example, at home, at school, at the park. It provides a range of hints and tips to help young children recognise and manage their own emotions.
This is a thoughtful, inspiring and engaging picture book by Clari Nguye, designed to help young children and their parents or caregivers recognise and manage their emotions. Written in rhyme and complemented by beautiful illustrations, this book provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to emotional literacy. The use of bright colors and dynamic scenes will keep young readers engaged and will help them to recognise the emotions described. It will encourage children to acknowledge their feelings and provides constructive ways to cope with difficult emotions. An excellent resource for parents, carers and educators.
Star rating: 5 Stars
Summary: A comprehensive and accessible picture book to support the emotional development of young children.
