Where do feelings come from? Are they magic? No, they're science! There is a reason our tummies feel funny when we are worried, and why we want to stomp and clench our fists when we feel mad. With endearing illustrations, the parts of the brain come alive as friendly characters who explain how emotions like happy, sad, mad, worried, and overwhelmed are created in the body. Along with clear explanations about the origins of feelings, author and clinical social worker Jen Daily provides creative coping skills and activities (playfully called emotion potions) that help build a child's ability to reflect, cope, calm anxious thoughts, and welcome greater joy. From dancing to storytelling and meditation, the coping skills are accessible and effective for a wide range of social-emotional needs and learning styles.
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- The Magical Science of Feelings: Train Your Amazing Brain to Quiet Anger, Soothe Sadness, Calm Worry, and Share Joy
The Magical Science of Feelings: Train Your Amazing Brain to Quiet Anger, Soothe Sadness, Calm Worry, and Share Joy
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Publisher
Age Range
4+
Release Date
June 11, 2024
ISBN
978-1635867541
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Clinical social worker Jen Daily helps kids understand the science behind feelings, taking them on a lively tour of the brain to see where anger, anxiety, sadness, and joy start, and offering activities for calming emotions.
Editor review
1 review
A small guide for big feelings
Overall rating
4.7
Writing Style
4.0
Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)
5.0
Learning Value
5.0
The Magical Science of Feelings is a fascinating exploration of emotions, highlighting some important information and action strategies to handle these emotions in an easy-to-understand manner.
I was impressed with the way the author had written this book, specifically for children. They cover more complex emotions and how these are directed within our bodies, originating from our brains but affecting us as a whole. Children will be about to easily understand our intricate neurological system.
Reminiscent of the movie Inside Out, we have fun, expressive characters - amygdala, the hippocampus, the neocortex, and the limbic system - with easy to remember nicknames - Amy, Hippo, Neo, Lim, respectively. The book depicts the role these four play every time we experience an emotion or its reaction, similar to the movie mentioned above.
I absolutely loved the different activities mentioned in the book. These are some wonderful exercises that children, and even adults, can take part in when they are feeling sad, overwhelmed, etc.
The cartoonish graphics help make the book feel more child friendly and accessible, complementing the content perfectly. The artist matched the page colors to the emotions being felt in that section, which I thought was really neat!
The target age is 5 to 8 years, but I think this would be a fantastic book for any age. It would be a great fit in homes, classroom libraries as well as counselling centers.
I was impressed with the way the author had written this book, specifically for children. They cover more complex emotions and how these are directed within our bodies, originating from our brains but affecting us as a whole. Children will be about to easily understand our intricate neurological system.
Reminiscent of the movie Inside Out, we have fun, expressive characters - amygdala, the hippocampus, the neocortex, and the limbic system - with easy to remember nicknames - Amy, Hippo, Neo, Lim, respectively. The book depicts the role these four play every time we experience an emotion or its reaction, similar to the movie mentioned above.
I absolutely loved the different activities mentioned in the book. These are some wonderful exercises that children, and even adults, can take part in when they are feeling sad, overwhelmed, etc.
The cartoonish graphics help make the book feel more child friendly and accessible, complementing the content perfectly. The artist matched the page colors to the emotions being felt in that section, which I thought was really neat!
The target age is 5 to 8 years, but I think this would be a fantastic book for any age. It would be a great fit in homes, classroom libraries as well as counselling centers.
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