My son has had big feelings since he was born and this book was such an eye opener with his frustrations. Loved it!

This book is adorable! I will be purchasing a physical copy of this book to have at home for sure! I love the illustrations! I feel like the book touches on some really important topics like how to handle negative emotions. It goes over the different emotions, why you may feel a certain way and even shows the character doing a breathing exercise to help regulate their emotions!

This book is essential! Firstly, the illustrations are beautiful - this style is gorgeous (not sure if colouring pencils or wax pencils? I will certainly be looking up the illustrator online to see more of his works). The message in itself is really great and this will certainly help parents work through big feelings with their little ones. Self-regulation is often not taught properly and in such a busy world kids get exposed to a lot of stimulation that can be hard to manage - I really think this tool is a relaxed way to approach it with kids. Now I wonder… what does the song sound like? 5 stars!

This was a good brief overview on feelings and something to try if you feel that way. The "song" that they sing isn't easy to like find a tune for so that makes it a little less flowy but we liked it.

Harper Handles Big Feelings by Jayme Yannuzzi. I read this with my 18-month-old and my 5-year-old, and they both enjoyed it. The art is so beautiful and sweet, it not only teaches kids that is ok to have big feelings but also teaches them how to control such feelings. This was a very nice read, we also had fun practicing the breathing exercises.

5/5 Stars! Thanks NetGalley and Zeitgeist for this eARC of Harper Handles Big Feelings by Jame Yannuzzi.

This is such a great book to read to all kids. I have 2 boys with special needs and my youngest is learning a lot about his feelings. The illustration was perfect and I love that it was not too overwhelming or busy. It kept my son's attention and he was interested from beginning to end. This even taught me a few things and practice makes perfect, I love how it had a learning process for all of this.

Enjoy this a lot and would highly recommend these for all of my friends and family with kids.

The illustrations are very “soft”, which is perfect for this book, because it creates a calming feel and fits the story/lesson wonderfully.
Every new experience or feeling that is bad or overwhelming is the worst pain or bad feeling, because it is the first time it has been experienced and there is no context around it. This book does a really good job of validating that, along with teaching coping mechanisms to make the feeling manageable. At no point are Harper’s feelings and experiences diminished or ignored.
I loved how the first time the calm-down song is used it is Mom showing Harper, the second time Harper brings up the song with Teacher and asks him to do it with her, and the third time Harper does it all by herself. It perfectly shows the learning process. At the end of the day she is proud of herself because even though there were trails/tests, she was able to handle it and made it through - so amazing!

Thank you to NetGalley and Zeitgeist for the digital review copy of Harper Handles Big Feelings.

This book is a gem for toddlers and preschoolers learning to navigate the ups and downs of big emotions. Harper is a wonderfully relatable character, and her first show-and-tell day becomes a perfect backdrop for introducing a wide range of feelings—from excitement and pride to worry and frustration.

The calming rhyme that repeats throughout the story is a standout feature. It’s simple, effective, and easy for little ones to remember, giving children a practical strategy for self-regulation that feels natural and empowering.

The illustrations are warm, expressive, and engaging, making it easy for children to recognize emotions not just in Harper, but in themselves. I especially appreciated how the book touches on more complex emotions like jealousy and disappointment, helping kids feel seen and understood.

Harper Handles Big Feelings is a valuable addition to any home, classroom, or therapy setting. It’s a gentle, affirming way to build emotional vocabulary and resilience through storytelling.

This is the story of Harper and his learning to handle his emotions. It’s a big day at school, it’s show and tell and Harper wants to take her favorite suffice Mr. Pups. During the day she deals with frustration while trying to put on a coat. Excitement at show and tell. Disappointment and jealousy when she is not picked first at show and tell. Happy when he does show and tell. Worry when Mom is late and calm when she shows up. Though Mom sings a song to calm down Harper has a rhyme. This is a great book to open conversation on handling some emotions.

I really enjoyed this sweet and thoughtful book about handling feelings and emotions. It’s a gentle and caring way to help young kids understand what they’re feeling. The author explains different emotions kids might have during the day and gives simple tips, like physical cues and a little song—to help them feel better. I’d definitely recommend this book to parents, caregivers, and teachers looking for a helpful and kind way to talk about big feelings with young children.

A huge thanks to NetGalley, the author & publisher for the opportunity to read this advance copy.

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Thanks to Netgalley and Zeitgeist for this eARC. I confirm this review is honest and that all thoughts are my own.

I loved this book! I chose to read this book as I’m really big on teaching my son about his feelings and this book is exactly that. As a parent, I want to teach my son in a safe way that it is ok to experience all emotions.

This book not only addresses difficult and overwhelming emotions, but also explains how the body might FEEL in those moments - interesting mindfulness into the sensation which I think is amazing! We often disengage with our bodies at time of stress so to point out where how certain parts of our bodies feel during those moments is a magnificent tool to have.

The only reason I didn’t give this full marks is ‘anger’ wasn’t included. I know ‘frustration’ is somewhat similar but I feel anger can be more intense and is often seen as very negative emotion that should be pushed away. It would have been useful to have this included so that a child can learn that this emotion is also ok to have.

Overall I loved this book. I thought the illustrations were beautifully done - almost looking like soft pencil drawings so they were not overly bright or too stimulating. I also loved the use of the ‘calming song’ throughout the book which is another great skill to teach our children so that they can help themselves to self regulate. I would absolutely buy this book for my son!

A great addition to my classroom library! This book gives a fantastic lesson on how to handle our feelings and emotions, and it's a great book for all parents. Thanks to NetGalley and Z Kids for an advanced copy.

This story is what every parent is looking for. A fun and cute story but also a perfect teaching moment to help young children understand their emotions. Harper the tiger feels so many emotions for her first show and tell at preschool she doesn’t know what to do, but throughout the story she learns what all the these feelings mean. Young toddlers often feel exactly like Harper and this book can help them understand why.

Emotional intelligence is so important and this book is a great way to teach toddlers and young children about feelings and what to do with them. I read this with my three year old and it kept her engaged. The story was focused and the illustrations were excellent.. The situations Harper finds herself in were very relatable for a toddler.. We talked about the feelings and practiced doing the breathing as we read. Highly recommend.

This is a sweet and meaningful children’s story that gently explores how to navigate big emotions. It covers a wide range of feelings a child might experience in the course of a typical day, pairing each one with physical cues and offering a simple, catchy tune as a calming tactic. It’s both practical and engaging; perfect for little ones learning to name and manage what they feel.

The illustrations are bright, whimsical, and easy to follow, featuring adorable furry creatures that are sure to capture a child’s attention and imagination.

I especially appreciated how the story uses relatable, everyday moments as the triggers for each emotion. As any caregiver knows, toddlers can experience BIG feelings over the smallest things. This book offers both validation and guidance in a way that’s accessible, comforting, and fun.

Thank you to NetGalley and Z Kids for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story came at a perfect time! My youngest has been having big feelings. I was able to sit down with my daughter and read the story. We discussed identifying feelings and how Harper handled it. The story was written in a way that my two-year-old understood some of the challenges Harper was struggling with. I can't end this review without acknowledging the illustration. John Bajet did a beautiful job. The images were colorful but also calming.

Whenever Im reviewing a children's book I either imagine if I would have benefited from reading a book or the young ones in my life would benefit from them.
And I think understanding and handling big feelings its a very important skill for adults, we might as well nourish it from the beginning where this book enters the chat, so everychild ( and some adults!) can read this book.
Educational and entertaining, nice combo.
Thanks to net Galley and the author for this arc.

I really liked this book. I love the art for it and really like the different emotions shown. I think it's great some techniques are given to feel better as well as tips for caregivers at the end.

This is an enriching and empathetic story that beautifully helps young children identify a range of both core and more complex emotions.

Developing social and emotional skills is so important for the growth and well-being of little ones. This book cleverly helps them to recognize and understand the wide variety of emotions they might feel throughout the day. The familiar settings of home and school, along with the lovely and simple illustrations and a catchy song element, will immediately capture and hold the attention of young readers.

Overall, my four-year-olds and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. We found it particularly relatable because they experience many of the same emotions as Harper does in a single day! We highly recommend it for young children.

Like all of us, our adorable tiger Harper has MANY feelings and sometimes those feelings seem to get the best of her! But when Mom teaches her a special song to help calm her down and regulate her emotions, she finds that she's in control and can handle whatever comes her way -- be it a finicky coat sleeve that refuses to cooperate, having to wait her turn at show and tell, or being anxious about when Mom will be at school to pick her up.

This is a sweet, informative book with adorable illustrations. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.