Resources on: Feelings
ABC Book Of Feelings. Boddy, Marlys. Concordia Publishing House,
c1991. ISBN 0-570-04190-2 HC
Promotes good discussion about feelings. Have you ever felt this way? Christian
beginning and ending only.
Fang. Hazen, Barbara Shook. Aladdin Books, c1987. ISBN
0-689-71501-3
The boy has the dog Fang for his fierceness but Fang is afraid of little things
and so the boy must show him how to behave bravely and confront his fears.
Hear My Roar: A Story Of Family Violence. Hochban, Dr. Ty. Annick
Press, c1994. ISBN 1-55037-969-0 pbk
This is a story, for children aged 5 and up, of a family in which the father
becomes abusive toward the mother and child. The mother grows concerned and
seeks help. The introduction discusses how to use the book with children.
I Know I Made It Happen Blackburn, Lynn Bennett. Centering
Corporation, c1991. ISBN 1-561123-016-2
The thoughts and feelings of children who become convinced that something they
have done or said caused someone harm. The child is reassured and also given
help in how to deal with their guilty feelings.
"I Wish I Could Hold Your Hand." A Child's Guide To Grief And Loss.
Dr. Pat. Impact Publishers, c1994. ISBN 0-915166-82-8 pbk
This book discusses the feelings one has when suffering any kind of loss.
Suggestions of what to do with these feelings. Excellent book to read to a
child and discuss how they are feeling. Can be used for many situations. A good
beginning book to read to a group.
Kids Have Feelings Too: Moving Is Hard. Prestine, Joan Singleton.
Fearon Teacher Aids, c1997 ISBN 1-56417 pbk
A girl is moving from a big house to an apartment. Only mother appears in the
picture so this to could be used for a similar situation or for a discussion of
the feelings around any move. Discussion questions for parents in the back of
the book.
Sometimes I Feel Awful Prestine, Joan Singleton. Fearon Teacher
Aids, c1993. ISBN 0-86653-927-1 pbk
The story is the day in the life of a young child and it is used to illustrate
the feelings of jealousy, impatience, selfishness, anger and being afraid.
Shows how a child will act out although what they really want is comfort and
attention. Might be used to get a child to talk about when they might feel this
way.
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