Growing Little Feelings: A Gentle Book About Big Feelings

Big feelings can feel overwhelming.

Growing Little Feelings is a calm, reassuring book that helps children feel safe and understood as they begin to notice and make sense of their emotions.

With simple language and gentle illustrations, this book invites meaningful conversations between children and the adults who care for them. It supports emotional awareness in a way that feels steady, validating, and safe.

This gentle book reminds children that:

• All feelings are welcome
• Big emotions do not make you “bad”
• Noticing feelings can make emotions feel less scary
• They are not alone in what they feel

Growing Little Feelings is especially supportive for children who experience sound, light, and emotions intensely, including sensitive and neurodivergent children. It can also be a helpful resource for families, educators, and therapists supporting emotional regulation.

Perfect for:

• Shared reading at home
• Social-emotional learning classrooms
• Therapy settings
• Calm bedtime connection
• A thoughtful gift for children learning about feelings
• Picture book discussions and emotional learning

A companion Growing Little Feelings activity book is also available for children who want to explore these ideas through drawing, reflection, and gentle activities.

Written by educator and Direct Support Professional Deana Richardson, who has completed Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) training. Published by Little Learning Books

A gentle companion for growing hearts.