Big Book 'Why Do I Feel Emotions'

Create meaningful, shared learning moments with the Why Do I Feel Emotions Big Book, a thoughtfully designed resource for classrooms, early learning centres, and wellbeing-focused learning spaces. This engaging big book helps children explore and understand emotions, supporting their ability to recognise feelings, regulate emotions, and develop self-soothing strategies.

The book explores 14 fundamental emotions through clear language, captivating visuals, and guided discussion points. Its large-format design makes it ideal for group reading, allowing all children to see and engage as educators lead conversations around emotional awareness and wellbeing.

Written by a registered psychologist and aligned with Australian curriculum outcomes, this big book supports social–emotional learning in a developmentally appropriate and accessible way.

Why Educators Love It:

• Supports emotional literacy and self-regulation

• Encourages group discussion and shared learning

• Aligned with the Australian Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)

• Professionally written to support wellbeing and emotional growth

• Ideal for circle time, wellbeing lessons, and classroom discussions

How to Use It:

• Read aloud during group or circle time

• Explore each emotion and discuss how it feels and why it happens

• Use as a starting point for wellbeing or SEL lessons

• Encourage children to share experiences and coping strategies

• Pair with role-play, emotions cards, or calm-down activities

Details:

• Big Book title: Why Do I Feel Emotions

• Explores 14 fundamental emotions

• Size: 42cm x 30cm (perfect for group reading)

• 16 pages

• Cover: 300gsm gloss celloglaze

• Internal pages: 200gsm satin finish

• Supports EYLF Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

• Written by a registered psychologist

• Suitable for early years learning environments