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In My Heart: A Book of Feelings (Growing Hearts) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 14, 2014
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“A must-have for any storytime.” ―Kirkus Reviews
With charming text, whimsical illustrations, and an irresistible die-cut heart that extends through each spread, this gorgeously packaged and unique feelings book is a storytime and bedtime favorite. It will not only help your little one understand their feelings, but you'll also hear, “Read it again!"
Happiness, sadness, bravery, anger, shyness . . . our hearts can feel so many feelings! Some make us feel as light as a balloon, others as heavy as an elephant.
In My Heart explores a full range of emotions, describing how they feel physically, inside, with language that is lyrical but also direct to empower readers to practice articulating and identifying their own emotions.
This beautiful edition is the perfect gift for Valentine's Day or any day you want to share your love.
“Childlike drawings evoke each feeling with a playful style.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Evocative imagery, popping with bright colors.” —School Library Journal
The Growing Hearts series celebrates the milestones of a toddler’s emotional development, from conquering fears and expressing feelings to welcoming a new sibling. Here are some more books in the series to enjoy:
- Hello in There!: A Big Sister’s Book of Waiting
- In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
- Brave As Can Be: A Book of Courage
- All My Treasures: A Book of Joy
- In My Room: A Book of Creativity and Imagination
- With My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family
- My Little Gifts: A Book of Sharing
- My Tree and Me: A Book of Seasons
- Print length30 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade levelPreschool and up
- Lexile measureAD450L
- Dimensions10.15 x 0.65 x 10.63 inches
- PublisherAbrams Appleseed
- Publication dateOctober 14, 2014
- ISBN-109781419713101
- ISBN-13978-1419713101
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"Consider this beautifully designed French import a must-have for any storytime or one-on-one sharing regarding the somewhat sticky subject of feelings."―Kirkus Reviews
"Witek covers an impressive emotional range while Roussey's childlike drawings evoke each feeling with a playful style."―Publishers Weekly
"...evocative imagery, popping with bright colors against the effectively used white background."―Kathleen Kelly MacMillan, Carroll County Public Library, MD, School Library Journal
About the Author
Christine Roussey is the illustrator of Hello in There! She works in advertising, as well as with newspapers, magazines, and publishers. She lives in Paris.
Product details
- ASIN : 1419713108
- Publisher : Abrams Appleseed; 1st edition (October 14, 2014)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 30 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781419713101
- ISBN-13 : 978-1419713101
- Reading age : 2 - 5 years, from customers
- Lexile measure : AD450L
- Grade level : Preschool and up
- Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
- Dimensions : 10.15 x 0.65 x 10.63 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Customers find this book effective for teaching children about emotions, with its simple language and well-described content. The book is particularly suitable for children aged 3-7, with one customer noting it's ideal for work with kids. They appreciate the fun illustrations, lovely story, and heart cutouts throughout, while the color palette helps make the emotions easy to understand, with each color representing a different feeling. Customers consider it a perfect gift, especially for two-year-olds.
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Customers appreciate how the book helps children understand and express their emotions, with one customer noting that the order of emotions is well-structured.
"...A great way to teach emotions in beautiful, poetic— yet simple language. The cut-out hearts make this book an engaging favorite for kids, too!..." Read more
"A great way to talk and teach about feelings" Read more
"...each emotion is about so they can accurately identify and communicate how they're feeling." Read more
"This is a wonderful little book about feelings...." Read more
Customers find this book suitable for children from about 3 to 7 years old, with toddlers particularly enjoying it, and one customer notes it makes a wonderful addition to home libraries.
"...The cut-out hearts make this book an engaging favorite for kids, too!..." Read more
"This book is perfect for kids who feel all theor feelings intensely...." Read more
"...Great read for your children and grandchildren when you get done reading and ask them which one are you right now?" Read more
"...Actually good for all ages, we all need to explain and express how our heart is feeling. A great gift for any heartfelt occasion." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's language, noting that the content is easy to understand with simple words and well-written descriptions.
"...A great way to teach emotions in beautiful, poetic— yet simple language. The cut-out hearts make this book an engaging favorite for kids, too!..." Read more
"A great way to talk and teach about feelings" Read more
"...are fun for her she loves to trace over the lines and interact while i read to her." Read more
"...It helps kids understand their feelings and emotions, with fun simple text and how your heart can feel so many feelings...." Read more
Customers love the illustrations in the book, finding them fun and imaginative.
"...My two year old makes me read it over and over again. The illustrations are fun for her she loves to trace over the lines and interact while i read..." Read more
"...Etc. The cut out hearts within the story are beautiful, easy engaging illustrations, age appropriate for my 2 year old as she is learning about..." Read more
"...The pictures are engaging and fun. My niece loved it!" Read more
"...What a beautiful book, not just illustrations but the words!" Read more
Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as lovely and beautiful for children, with one customer noting its interactive nature.
"...The story was really nice. I read it to my little girl making different sounds depending on the emotion described and she enjoys it...." Read more
"...and express our emotions in a positive way, with the guidance of a sweet storyline expressed in this book." Read more
"Such a beautiful story and book." Read more
"This story is darling, the book is well made and the cover of the is adorable...." Read more
Customers find this book makes a great gift, particularly noting it's perfect for two-year-olds, with one customer mentioning it was a big hit for Christmas.
"...A great gift for any heartfelt occasion." Read more
"Great gift as my nephews birthday gift, he loved the content and it was an easy read as well as educational" Read more
"Purchases as a Valentines gift, super sweet book, and great message! Would definitely rebuy for another gift" Read more
"The quality of this book is awesome and great for a teachers valentines gift!" Read more
Customers appreciate the heart cutouts throughout the book, with one customer noting how engaging they are for tracing.
"...What shape is this? Etc. The cut out hearts within the story are beautiful, easy engaging illustrations, age appropriate for my 2 year old as she is..." Read more
"...She loves books! She adored this book and enjoyed the cut outs...." Read more
"...I love the heart cutouts and the ending which encourages you to ask your child how their heart feels. Definitely recommend!" Read more
"...The heart cut-outs are really engaging and it's cool to see how they're incorporated on each page...." Read more
Customers love the colors in the book, with each one representing a different emotion. One customer notes that the back cover features many different colored hearts.
"...The colors and shapes provided extra teaching things to my kid. For instance, what color is the house? What shape is this? Etc...." Read more
"...It is colorful, simple yet even my 10 year old grandson enjoyed it...." Read more
"...The pictures are beautiful, fun and colorful. My children love this book and I don’t mind rereading it, highly recommend" Read more
"Each heart is a cut out leading to next page. Each color is a different emotion. Very nicely done." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on March 7, 2025Absolutely LOVE this book. I read it to my daycare kids. I have also purchased as a birthday gift for one of the kids and plan to purchase more.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024As a teacher and a mom, this is one of my FAVORITE books! A great way to teach emotions in beautiful, poetic— yet simple language. The cut-out hearts make this book an engaging favorite for kids, too! I have a copy for home and my classroom, I also plan to buy more for baby shower gifts!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025A great way to talk and teach about feelings
- Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2024This book is perfect for kids who feel all theor feelings intensely. It allows them to understand what each emotion is about so they can accurately identify and communicate how they're feeling.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2025We love books and this one is adorable! My two year old makes me read it over and over again. The illustrations are fun for her she loves to trace over the lines and interact while i read to her.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2024I bought this book to help my 5 year old talk about her feelings. Have bought a few for gifts as well.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024This is a wonderful little book about feelings. I spotted it at Walmart and immediately looked it up on Amazon and saw where it’s half price on there. Great read for your children and grandchildren when you get done reading and ask them which one are you right now?
- Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024Adorable book with whimsical drawings. I purchased this book as a Valentine's Day gift for a 3 and 5 year old. It helps kids understand their feelings and emotions, with fun simple text and how your heart can feel so many feelings. Actually good for all ages, we all need to explain and express how our heart is feeling. A great gift for any heartfelt occasion.
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- EmaReviewed in Germany on June 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected!
Big format, very nice design and illustrations
- NicoleReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 3, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book that everyone should have
The Mental Health Book Club Podcast loved this book, both Becky and Sydney gave it 5*.
This book is a fantastic read and is a must for schools, children’s libraries as well as children’s bookshelves. The books heart concept is perfectly represented by the cut-out heart which decreases in size as the book moves on.
It is fun, beautiful and a great teaching tool. The book explains emotions in a simple and yet profound way. Children are able to understand the variety of emotions we feel and understand how you might feel them physically.
The book can be read alone by advanced readers, but more usefully it can be read with an adult to help start a conversation around emotions and their validity.
One person found this helpfulReport - NidhiReviewed in India on September 18, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
The book is beautifully. Different feelings are explained very well.
- Amazon カスタマーReviewed in Japan on August 29, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely read
This is a great book, that helps children understand different feelings that can be found in one's heart.It is also great for discussions with young learners and helps them to understand that there are many feelings.
- VirginieReviewed in France on March 29, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
Great book wonderful pictures to explain to the todler how to accept their emotions