by Libby Walden & Richard Jones | Ages 4–8| Explore by Need: Emotional Development
What does sadness look like? What does anger feel like in your body? Through lyrical text and rich, emotive illustrations, Inside My Heart and In My Head gives children the language and imagery to explore their emotional world — from happiness to fear to everything in between.
This beautifully layered picture book is a powerful tool for helping young children name, express, and understand their feelings with empathy and confidence.
Why we love it: 🧠 Builds emotional vocabulary and self-awareness 🎨 Uses poetic language and art to represent complex feelings 🫶 A thoughtful companion for parent-child reflection and conversation
