What Are They Feeling?

The follow-up to What Are You Feeling, a 2023 Eureka Honor Award Winner
What Are They Feeling? is a fun, engaging introduction to reading other peopleâs feelingsâ"an essential social-emotional skill for every child.

Join Detective Feelings on a playful investigation into the clues that reveal how someone else might be feeling. Children learn to look closely at facial expressions, body language, tone of voice, and whatâs happening in a situation. Are they smiling, frowning, nervous, excited, or confused? Did someone tell a funny jokeâ"or say something unkind?

As young readers follow along, they discover:

What empathy is and why it matters
How to understand someoneâs emotions even if youâve never experienced the same thing
How people can feel differently in the very same moment
Why showing care helps us build strong friendships and feel more confident in social situations
With relatable examplesâ"like moving to a new country, starting a new school, or feeling left outâ"children learn that everyone has their own inner world, and that noticing othersâ feelings helps us connect.

Filled with vibrant, witty illustrations by award-winning artist Daniel Gray-Barnett, this book offers a joyful, accessible way to help children navigate emotions, improve communication, and grow their emotional intelligence.

Perfect for parents, teachers, or caregivers who want to support children ages 4â"8 in developing empathy, social skills, and emotional awareness.