This book was okay. Big concepts but overly simplified. This would good to read with your school age child but dive deeper with questions and present situations to your child then let your child answer how they would handle it. The illustrations were great.

Thanks so much Zeitgeist (@zeitgeistpublishing) for the complimentary digital copy!
This is a great book for 4-5-year-olds who are beginning to learn how to self-regulate. I think this is primarily a good tool for educator's to use in the classroom when "bug feelings" arise, but parents and caregivers would benefit from reading it to their littles, too! The author includes a fun song with breath work for kiddos and adults to practice but be mindful there are no written notes for how the song should work. No worries, though, because this opens the door for the reader to interpret the song's melody in a way that suits them. I didn't give a full 5 stars as the book may feel a bit long to audience members who are closer to 4-years-old or who have a hard time maintaining focus. Overall, a fun read!

My youngest son is currently three years old. The illustrations and little memory verse are great ways to engage a young toddler or preschooler such as him. I think the examples of "big feelings" were easily understood and accessible for a young child. The illustrations and characters were cute. I viewed this ebook on a Kindle Scribe and it was easy to see all of the details despite the fact that it does not have color on that device. I would likely buy a physical copy of this book. The author has experience as an early childhood educator and it shows. I would love to see more work by them.

Thank you to Zeitgeist and Penguin Random House for the advanced reader copy of this book.

Harper is learning to feel her feelings and cope with how strong they can be. Her mother teachers her a song to help her cope with all the different emotions you can feel. I love that this book validates emotions and highlights that it's okay to feel the way you feel and then work through them! I thought it was a very sweet into to emotions and how to remember to take a deep breath when it feels too intense.

This adorable little book is a great resource for any parent or caregiver for young children who are still learning to manage their emotions in a healthy way. The book is geared towards toddlers who are approaching preschool age who often need help in this area, as depicted in the short story book. It has warm, colorful pastel illustrations that match the vibe of the story - which is learning to identify your feelings and self-sooth.
I'd be delighted to share this book with any of my nieces/nephews. It has a great message that's framed in toddler-friendly terms and is just the right length to keep their attention.
Thank you to Netgalley, Zeitgeist Books, and the author for the eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.


The above is the review which I have left on Amazon and Goodreads, although it has not officially posted to Amazon just yet.
Thank you, I enjoyed the book!

This was a sweet little book helping children identify their emotions and how it may make their body’s feel. I appreciated that it helped give suggestions of how to help calm some of those feelings and to stop and recognize physically how a certain emotion can feel

What a good picture book! I found it relatable as an adult and I’m hoping my toddler will too. Definitely going to read this one to my little guy as many times as he wants.

Thank you to NetGalley and Zeitgeist for an eARC of this book! This is my honest review.

This book is so sweet and seems like it would be a great way to help children deal with their overwhelming feelings. As an eARC I was unable to see the illustrations so I cannot review or comment on those.

When I was raising my child we didn’t worry about feelings the way we do today. So having a book that helps to explain to kids that their feelings are normal and valid and that there are constructive way to process them is just wonderful.

Overall this book could be a great tool for any young child in your life.

Thank you to Netgalley, Zeitgeist Books, and the author for the eARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Read this ARC on NetGalley. I liked the art style, it had a soft quality to it. The story kept coming back to a song to deal with big feelings. Even as a musician and music teacher, I had a hard time figuring out the rhythm of the lyrics. It would be a nice feature of the book to have the song audio somewhere, even just as a link provided in the back of the book like the parenting resources.

Young Harper is so relatable! She has these big feelings and Mom helps her learn control. Toddler's love songs and chants and this is just what Harper needs. Your toddler will benefit from this book--and so will you! Love the illustrated cover and images too. It's a great lesson presented in an age-appropriate way. Well done!

Harper feels many things. She feels excited, frustrated, worried, sad, disappointed, happy, jealous, loved, and proud. Mama teaches her a breathing song to help her manage it all. Coping.
The illustrations by John John Bajet are simple, perfect in bright colors, and meaningful.
Well suited for reading WITH someone any age including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school, waiting room, or your local public library.
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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.