Louie's Feeling Orange: A Story of Courage
is a heartwarming children's picture book about feeling scared, finding courage, and learning to trust big emotions.
When Louie the Lion feels something swirling inside-a big, bold orange feeling-he isn't sure what it means. He feels nervous, unsure, and a little afraid. With the gentle guidance of Mebu and the warm orange glow of his magical lantern, Louie discovers that being brave doesn't mean you're never scared. It means you keep going, even when you are.
This beautifully illustrated book helps children ages 3-5 recognize the feeling of fear and understand what courage really looks like in everyday moments. With simple language and a comforting tone,
Louie's Feeling Orange
creates space for children to talk about their emotions, ask questions, and feel seen and supported.
It's the perfect tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to support social-emotional learning, especially around big feelings like fear, anxiety, and bravery.
This Children's Book About Feeling Scared and Courage Helps Kids:
Understand and name the feeling of fear
Learn that courage means trying, even when you're scared
Build emotional vocabulary and self-confidence
Feel safe, supported, and empowered through gentle storytelling
Connect with caregivers during read-aloud moments and emotional check-ins
About the Series:
is part of the
Mebu and the Lantern of Feelings
series-a collection of emotion-focused picture books for ages 3-7. In each story, Mebu's magical lantern glows a different color to match a character's big feeling.
Whether it's joy, sadness, jealousy, anger, or courage, each book guides young readers through a different emotion in a safe, nurturing way-helping them feel seen, heard, and understood. With vibrant illustrations and warm, rhythmic storytelling, this series is ideal for bedtime reading, classroom use, and early childhood emotional education.
Keywords & Categories:
children's book about feelings; children's book about courage; picture book about fear; emotional literacy for preschoolers; social emotional learning books ages 3-5; toddler books about emotions; preschool book about being scared; emotional growth for kids; kids book about bravery; gentle stories for children with big feelings
Perfect for bedtime, classroom circle time, or quiet moments with your little one,
is more than a story-it's a tool for helping children find their brave.