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by Julia Pöyhönen (Author), Linnea Bellamine (Illustrator), Heidi Livingston (Author)
Learn Emotional Skills with FrankieA heartwarming story that helps children understand and talk about their feelings.
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.
