Families who loved Super Emotions! A Book for Children with Powerful Feelings by Lionel Laander Lowry IV 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 feels like their emotions are simply too big for their body to contain, or when they are struggling with the shame of having 'outbursts.' Rather than viewing intense feelings as something to be suppressed, this guide reframes emotional sensitivity as a superheroic trait. It uses the metaphor of superpowers to explain how anger, anxiety, and sadness can be harnessed and mastered through specific regulation techniques. It is an empowering, secular, and deeply validating choice for children ages 5 to 10, particularly those who are neurodivergent or highly sensitive. By shifting the narrative from 'behavioral issues' to 'superpower training,' it helps children build self-confidence and resilience while learning the practical language of emotional intelligence.
