This book has become a favorite in our calming corner book basket. Its relatability, directness, and practical strategies make it our preferred choice for addressing anger.

If you’ve seen (or even heard of) the movie Inside Out, you have probably noted the characters that represent our primary emotions. But what are primary emotions, and why are they important for children’s emotional development? These are six main emotions that every human, across all cultures, experiences from birth.

Creating a bilingual children’s book on emotions has been one of the most rewarding challenges We’ve taken on. Through this journey, I’ve learned so much through the process. Here are the three most important lessons I learned along the way.

Then the idea occurred - what if I made such a book?

My mom and husband thought this was a brilliant idea. I had scoured the internet for these books ever since I found out I was pregnant, so I was fairly certain the number of available books was very limited. I could actually use my psychological knowledge, my experience as a mother, and my Chinese background to create something wonderful and useful for my daughter - and for many other parents and children!