Reviews

F Is for Feelings by Hazel Mitchell, Goldie Millar, Lisa A. Berger

beyondevak's review

5.0

To be quite frank, I found this book to be exceptional. I loved the illustrations, but more than that, I appreciated the attention to detail that the authors presented with regard to the feelings dictionary. Not only does this book afford children and their caregivers with a means and an opportunity to discuss a range of feelings and emotions, but it also provides additional resources on how to go further. Another feature that I loved about this book was the variety of children featured on its pages. It was all encompassing. This was beautiful to see.

I believe this book will appeal to a wide audience. It can be used in homes, schools, clinics, and social programs.

Rating: 5/5
Recommend: Yes
Bookshelf Worthy: Yes

A complimentary e-copy of this title was made available by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The words I have expressed are my own.

scostner's review

4.0

This book is made to use with groups or one-on-one to discuss emotions with children. The alphabet book format will make it seem familiar and nonthreatening to young readers. Each spread shows a letter and a corresponding emotion, an illustration, and a sentence or two to describe the emotion. I am glad to see the range of ethnic diversity in the characters portrayed and the real-life situations that are used to illustrate the feelings. As the creators point out, some feelings are perceived as positive or negative, but they all play a part in our lives. They cover happy and proud as well as impatient and jealous. The suggested activities at the end of the book are helpful for adults (counselors, teachers, parents) who want to use the book to support emotional development. It will be a good addition to school libraries, classrooms, and homes.

I read an e-book provided by the publisher through NetGalley.

antsneversleep's review

4.0

The illustrations feature a ton of non-white kids, woot! The story is pretty basic. 4 stars because of the diverse kids pictured.

kgourd's review

4.0

F is for Feelings is a well-composed alphabet book about feelings. Each letter represents a feeling, but contains a sentence explaining the feeling. For example "C is for confused. I don't understand." Each page has a vividly illustrated example of each feeling that readers will relate to. Various cultures and walks of life are represented equally. It also includes a Talking and Learning About Feelings Guide for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers in the back with discussion tips. Great for classrooms!

Thanks to NetGalley and Free Spirit Publishing for an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review.