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by Lily Maplewood (Author)
Series 2: The Big Feelings Squad (school & emotions, ages 4-8)
When big feelings show up at school, the Big Feelings Squad is ready to help.
In this warm, classroom-based series, a group of friends discovers that everyone has powerful emotions-and that those feelings don't make you "too much" or "bad." Each book follows one child, one big feeling, and a few simple tools kids can actually use in real life. Perfect for ages 4-8, these stories turn everyday classroom moments into chances to practice emotional courage, empathy, and problem-solving.
Book 1 - The Big Feelings Squad: When Worry Gets Loud
Mia can't wait for show-and-tell... but the closer the day gets, the louder her "worry voice" becomes. "What if they laugh?" "What if I mess up?" Soon, Mia is imagining every possible disaster-and even thinks about pretending to be sick so she doesn't have to go to school at all.
In class, her teacher introduces a new "Feelings Corner," complete with a cozy chair and simple breathing cards. There, Mia discovers she isn't the only one whose stomach flips before speaking up. With help from a caring classmate, she learns a few small, powerful tools: belly breathing, naming the worry, and choosing a helpful thought like, "I can try my best."
When show-and-tell finally arrives, Mia still feels butterflies-but now she has a plan. She takes a breath, uses her special phrase, and steps forward anyway. Her turn goes just fine-better than fine, actually, when a few friends clap extra loud. By the end of the day, the kids decide to call themselves "The Big Feelings Squad," because everyone in their class has big feelings sometimes-and no one has to handle them alone.
Ideal for parents, teachers, counselors, and caregivers, When Worry Gets Loud opens gentle conversations about anxiety, courage, and speaking up, all in a familiar school setting that children will recognize.
