About This Book
Reach for this book when your toddler is riding a roller coaster of big, unpredictable feelings and you both need a moment to breathe and reset. It is an essential tool for those days when tantrums feel frequent and emotions seem too large for a little body to hold. This gentle guide helps children identify what they are feeling by comparing human emotions to the relatable world of dinosaurs. Through simple rhymes and vibrant illustrations, the book covers a spectrum of feelings from fiery anger and stomping frustration to quiet sadness and joyful roars. It is perfectly paced for the 2 to 5 age range, offering a comforting vocabulary for internal experiences. Parents will find it particularly helpful as a preventative tool to read during calm moments, setting the stage for better emotional regulation when the next 'big feeling' inevitably arrives.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book remains entirely secular and metaphorical. It treats negative emotions as natural occurrences rather than problems to be solved or punished. The resolution is hopeful, emphasizing that all feelings pass and the child is still loved.
