Am I Happy, Sad, Or Mad?

Help Your Child Understand Big Feelings—One Page at a Time

Does your child struggle to explain how they feel? Do they get overwhelmed by big emotions like anger, sadness, or frustration?

Am I Happy, Sad, or Mad? is a gentle and engaging children’s book about feelings and emotions designed to help toddlers and young children recognize, name, and express what they’re feeling in a healthy way.

Through simple language and relatable, everyday moments, this emotional learning book for kids introduces core feelings like happiness, sadness, and anger in a way that is easy for little ones to understand. Whether your child is learning to calm down after a meltdown or trying to explain their feelings, this book provides a safe starting point.

Perfect for:
• Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–6)
• Parents teaching emotional regulation
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) at home or in the classroom
• Bedtime reading and calm-down routines
• Helping children talk about big feelings

This kids book about emotions encourages meaningful conversations between parent and child, helping build emotional awareness, confidence, and connection.

Parents will love how this book:
• Supports early emotional development
• Teaches kids to identify and name feelings
• Encourages empathy and communication
• Helps children feel seen, understood, and safe

Whether your child is feeling happy, sad, mad, or something in between, this toddler feelings book reminds them that all emotions are normal—and they’re never alone.

Written by Jason Himes, author of heartfelt children’s books that support families through life’s emotional moments.

Start the conversation about feelings today.