Kids feel a lot. Sometimes all at once!
In
Menu of Feelings
, children meet Chef Malo, a playful guide who serves up emotions like dishes on a menu. From excitement that bubbles like soda to sadness that feels heavy like soup, each "course" helps kids learn how to
recognize, name, and share their feelings
.
Every spread pairs a fun food with an emotion, showing how that feeling might look in the
face, body, and words
of a child. With engaging illustrations and relatable examples, kids ages 3-7 can explore big emotions in a safe, playful way.
This book isn't just for children-it's also a tool for caregivers, parents, teachers, and counselors. Inside you'll find:
A
discussion guide
to help start conversations about feelings
2 Caregiver recipes
for practicing emotional awareness at home or in class
A creative way to introduce
social emotional learning (SEL)
Whether used at storytime, in classrooms, or as part of counseling sessions,
helps children build an emotional vocabulary, understand empathy, and feel supported in expressing themselves.
Perfect for:
families, educators, therapists, and anyone looking to make conversations about feelings fun and approachable.