Books Like It's OK to Feel Excited
Families who loved It's OK to Feel Excited by Mona Vayda often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved It's OK to Feel Excited by Mona Vayda often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child's high-energy joy turns into physical restlessness, shouting, or an inability to focus. It is the perfect tool for those moments when 'happy' becomes 'too big' for a little body to contain, leading to disrupted activities or social friction. Through relatable scenarios, the story validates that excitement is a wonderful gift while providing concrete strategies to manage the physical 'bubbles' of energy it creates. The book follows a young protagonist navigating everyday situations like school and play where big feelings take over. It emphasizes that while the feeling is okay, our behaviors still matter. For parents of children aged 3 to 7, this is an essential resource for teaching self-regulation and impulse control without dampening a child's natural zest for life. It transforms a lecture about 'settling down' into a collaborative lesson on body awareness.
