The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings ~ Review

The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings

By Jolie Taylor

Illustrated by Brandon Dorman

Understanding feelings isn't easy at any age, but this book attempts to help young readers do just that. This book is aimed at ages 3 - 8, but it could be bumped up in the age. Some of this might be a little beyond the grasp of 3 to 5-year-olds just because of the words used. 

I like explaining feelings through a story (or poem). It is a well-thought-out concept and an excellent teaching tool. How often do we describe a feeling with a feeling? It's not the best way to explain to a child. I'm angry, which means I'm mad and upset. But what does this mean to someone who learning what feelings are?

The Totally Not Boring Book of Feelings combines words and black-and-white drawings to convey feelings. I recommend this book for families with young children and classroom settings.

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

About the Book:

40 fun poems that explore big feelings and emotions. This whimsical journey through verse and illustrations can help children recognize and understand their big emotions.

From the imaginative minds of Brandon Dorman, renowned illustrator of Goosebumps, Land of Stories, and Fablehaven, and Booktok creator Jolie Taylor comes a whimsical illustrated collection of poems about feelings for newly independent readers.

This beautifully crafted book of forty short stories in rhyme ranges from a dragon’s fiery bursts of boredom to the gentle tones of an older sister’s love for her sibling with Down syndrome. This creative collection of tales is not only a powerful resource for children who are fostering a lifelong love of reading—it’s also a delightful portal for them to understand and celebrate the richness of human emotions.