The Embracing Emotions Pack helps children understand, name, and navigate the many feelings that come with growing up. From grumpy mornings to happy afternoons, from moments of fear to the comfort of friendship, these heartfelt stories show that every emotion has its place and purpose. Through gentle storytelling and relatable experiences, children learn that it’s okay to feel sad, scared, or angry — and that each feeling can guide them toward understanding themselves and others more deeply.
Perfect for Early Learning Centres, the Embracing Emotions Pack supports emotional literacy and wellbeing by helping children recognise, express, and regulate their emotions. It’s a beautiful tool for teachers and caregivers to start conversations about empathy, resilience, and connection — reminding young readers that embracing every feeling, both big and small, is part of what makes us human.
The Embracing Emotions Pack includes:
1. Grumpy Days - Sue deGennaro
Today is a Grumpy Day. Some days start out badly, and only seem to get worse. You might spill your cereal, take a tumble on the playground or lose your hat in the wind. You might feel like stomping and sulking, kicking and crying. But even on a grumpy day, it’s always possible to turn things around.
2. This Girl Can be a Bit Shy - Stephanie Stansbie & Hazel Quintanilla
Meet Ruby. Some days she is brave, bouncy and chat-chat-chatty. Other days, she is not – and that’s OK! She knows what she wants, and she does things her own way. This funny, heartwarming book celebrates the power of listening to your emotions and speaking up. Little ones will LOVE Ruby – the ultimate feisty role model to show young girls how to harness their voice and inner strength.
3. Happy Days - Sue deGennaro
Hooray! Today is a Happy Day. Some days are for ice-cream in the park, bubbles in the bath and big, bright bunches of balloons. Other days are for camping in the yard, splashing in the pond or skating down the path. But no matter what kind of day it is, there are always moments of happiness to be enjoyed.
4. Grandpa's Stopwatch - Loretta Garbutt & Carmen Mok
When Grandpa dies, his grandchild inherits the beloved stopwatch. But the child doesn't want the stopwatch ... 'I want him.' The child throws the stopwatch into the back of a drawer, sadness overwhelms, and everything feels different. Nothing seems right, now that Grandpa is gone. But with the passage of time, the comforting tick, tick, tick of the stopwatch, and happy memories, life does move forward...
