Read more
A Heartfelt Story About Big Emotions, New Siblings & Coping Skills for KidsVeronica is excited for her family’s garden party—but she’s also nervous. Her parents are expecting twins, and she’s not sure what that means for her place in the family.
Family and Feelings: Exploring Emotions gently guides children ages 3–6 through the ups and downs of family life, helping them understand and express big emotions in everyday situations.
This beautifully illustrated picture book uses a thoughtful structure—Situation + Explanation + Options for Coping—to help kids navigate feelings like jealousy, worry, and love. With sturdy pages and relatable storytelling, it’s a valuable resource for building emotional intelligence and strengthening family bonds.
Whether your child is welcoming a new sibling, adjusting to change, or simply learning to name their feelings, this book offers comfort, clarity, and connection.
- Emotional Learning Made Simple – Helps kids recognize and talk about feelings in real-life family scenarios using a clear and supportive framework to guide emotional growth.
- Interactive Format – Engaging scenarios and coping strategies support social-emotional development.
- Relatable & Inclusive – Explores diverse family dynamics and roles with warmth and empathy.
- Durable Design – Heavy card stock pages are perfect for repeated reading at home or in classrooms.
- CBC Recognition – Selected for the Children’s Book Council’s “Hot Off the Press” Reading List (September 2024).
For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books.
About the author
Helena Harastova is a writer, translator, and mother. She graduated in Dramaturgy from the Janacek Academy of Music and Performing Arts, having previously worked for the National Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic. Her most unusual pastime is proofreading texts for errors in spelling, grammar, and style.
Katia Gaigalova was born in 1992 in St. Petersburg, Russia, and currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany. In 2015 she got a degree in ethnography and folk arts. Drawing used to be just a hobby for her, but little by little, it became an important part of her life. She attended classes in academic drawing, design, and computer graphics to learn more about illustration and has created her own style. She has been working as a freelance illustrator since 2018, bringing pages of children’s magazines and books to life with her drawings. In her free time, she enjoys photography, long walks, and exploring new places. Modern graphics, animation, and music are her main source of inspiration, as well as beautiful children’s books.
Summary
Embark on a journey through family dynamics and emotions in this novelty book for children, using relatable scenarios to guide young readers through diverse family situations.
Step into the enchanting world of Family and Feelings, part of a series that delicately navigates the complexities of emotions for young readers. Veronica anticipates a garden party celebrating her soon-to-arrive twin siblings. Yet, beneath the surface, she grapples with worries about family changes and the fear of being loved less. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a close-knit family, introducing children to various family dynamics and the unique roles each member plays. As Veronica copes with her emotions surrounding the impending birth, the book explores relatable situations within families, addressing the discomfort and differing needs that can arise. Through a structured sequence of Situation + Explanation + Options for Coping, readers embark on an interactive learning experience, discovering how to navigate and express their emotions within the family unit.
This book stands as an invaluable resource for caregivers seeking to nurture emotional intelligence in young minds. With a focus on family dynamics, diversity, and relatable situations, the book instills valuable life skills, encouraging children to acknowledge and discuss their feelings openly. A must-have addition to any family's library, this book promises to guide children through the intricacies of family emotions, fostering understanding and communication.
Foreword
- Outreach to major trade publications for review consideration
- Edelweiss DRC
- Outreach to bloggers and other relevant websites
- Submission to relevant lists and review centers for inclusion and review consideration
- E-newsletter marketing
- Social media campaign across all of Albatros’ accounts
- Submission to relevant awards
- Lexile Leveling, Graded Reading and AR leveling
- Trade advertising
- Presentation to collection development specialists at educational and library accounts
- Showcase at major trade shows
- NetGalley promotions and listing
