Valle keeps her emotions in a little box. Sometimes she lets them out . . .
When she’s
happy
her feelings float like
red
balloons
above her head. When she’s
sad
her feelings gather like
grey
rainclouds
. And when she’s
jealous
or
angry
they blow up like a
wild storm
.
Valle decides her emotions are out of control! So she buries them in the garden, and that’s where they stay until Grandma comes to visit.
Can Grandma persuade Valle to let her feelings out and encourage her to see them – however wild – as a beautiful, essential and important part of her?
This heartfelt story from children's author and broadcaster Rochelle Humes is perfect for kickstarting conversations with little ones about naming, knowing and carrying emotions. Drawing on her own experiences as a mother and mental health advocate, Rochelle's story encourages children to talk about their feelings.