Feelings: From Sadness to Happiness

In our increasingly multicultural society, the ability to communicate and peacefully coexist is becoming a skill of paramount importance. Yet some cultures do not have words to label feelings! Hence the need for this book. In my kindergarten class, where the students are beginning to try and use words rather than violence to settle conflicts , this book has helped them immensely. There is less frustration when one is able to verbalize what is bothering him or her, and to know that the listener understands.The watercolor paintings are colorful and appeal to the young child, who will identify with the situations and characters so engagingly presented. A necessary book and well done.