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Thursday, September 1, 2022

Book Review: Feeling All My Feelings/Feeling All My Anger by Kim T.S.

 Feeling All My Feelings
and 
Feeling All My Anger

by
Kim T.S.

I was honored to receive free pdf copies of both of these books from the author, 
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In these two books, Kim opens up a way to help everyone learn about different feelings. We all have feelings, and they are all valid. How we share them with others, and how we react, can make a huge difference.
Children need to see a healthy way to deal with all their feelings. Together we can set an example, learn, and teach each other.

Author's note from book:
We are firm believers that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. Learn about different methods, but trust your own instincts. Always be kind to your children, to others, and to yourself. Remember, that we are all just trying our best!


(both books were read aloud with my daughter. All opinions are our own)
18 pages

Kyle is a little kid with a lot of BIG feelings- just like many kids! It's ok to feel all our feelings, because those feelings are normal and real. 
At the same time, there are things we can do to help us calm down when our feelings get TOO big!
Join Kyle and his friend, Tiny the Mouse, as they find ways to accept and overcome the littlest and biggest emotions.

Review:
This is definitely a little book that makes a big impact!
From the very beginning, Kyle comes to life with amazing illustrations by Chel Labayo
His character takes us through a variety of emotions and some of the ways he reacts to them.
Like when something is funny,... he laughs until his knees buckle.
Kyle learns that his brain is a superpower. He has the power to control his emotions and learns ways of coping when he is scared, sad, or angry.
It seems like such a simple message, yet I think each of us forget that we hold this power at times.
This is a story that can be read and definitely re-read over. A lesson we all need a reminder of.
Hooray! to Kyle!
My daughter absolutely loved the animation in his character. We found ourselves saying, "Hey, you make that face." several times throughout the book.

18 pages

It's important for everyone to remember that ALL feelings are okay. There's a reason for every feeling, including anger. Instead of hiding it, we should try to understand WHY we feel that way and find healthy ways to release it. Otherwise, our anger might explode!
Join Max the Lion as he tries to find ways to understand, accept, and overcome his anger.

Review:
Have you ever taken away your child's ipad or tablet? How did they react? If your kid is anything like Max the Lion, or my daughter, I bet there was some strong anger shown!
When Max doesn't get his way, he finds himself roaring with anger.
He wants to scream and shout. He wants to kick and run; and make his feelings heard.
Luckily, he has a mommy that sticks it out and is there for him when he's ready to be calm. He also has Tiny the Mouse to help him along the way. To understand his feelings and how they can hurt others if they aren't gotten under control.
Again, this book also helps us understand our emotions, and how we can help others express them in a healthy way.
Tiny the Mouse is a hoot! Make sure to catch all her little text. 
Maybe, she'll get a book about how she's feeling...

I adored both of these books, and so did my daughter. She'll be 9 this week, and these were easy enough for her to read alone if she chooses. We've already discussed them twice. Once, after reading, and again before I started writing this review. We both found we could relate to the characters, and remember a time when we've shown our emotions. We discussed how we dealt with them and if we used our super brain power to control them. If not, what could we have done different. 
Very clear and understandable message.
I think Kim T. S. has a wonderful series started here! I cannot wait for the next book!
5 stars all around!
















1 comment:

  1. Thank you so much for the wonderful review!! Yes, Tiny the Mouse will definitely star in her very own Feelings Book soon! Hers will be about grief. But first, we’ll talk about fear with Ellie the elephant. 6-year-old Kyle says hi to your 9-year-old daughter! Hugs! 🥰 - Kim and Kyle

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