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by Tracy Madrigal (Author)
Big feelings are coming. Can Junebug learn what to do?
Meet Junebug, a bright and curious little girl who is just starting to understand the emotions swirling inside her every day. In Junebug Learns About Feelings, Juney invites young readers along as she explores what it means to feel happy, sad, grouchy, angry, and scared. She knows what a smile feels like, but what about that scowl that sneaks onto her face when she is hungry? Or the explosive feeling that makes her want to yell when things do not seem fair?
With warmth and honesty, Junebug talks about feelings that many children experience but rarely have words for. She describes what each emotion looks like in her body and what triggers those icky moments, from unexpected surprises that bring fear to the frustration of being told no. Along the way, she introduces vocabulary like "emotions," "scowl," and "explosive" in a way that feels natural and empowering. Designed to be read aloud, every page invites children to pause, reflect, and share their own experiences through discussion or turn and talk.
But feelings do not have to stay icky forever. Junebug shares simple, calming strategies, like deep breathing, drawing, reading, and snuggling with her grownups, that help her find her way back to a smile. This gentle, uplifting social-emotional learning story gives little ones the tools and the language to face their biggest feelings with confidence. What will your child discover about their own feelings alongside Junebug?
