Book Review of My Little Library of Big Feelings: Volume 1
The Children’s Book Review
My Little Library of Big Feelings: Volume 1
Written and Illustrated by Alia Sallam
Ages: 2-6 | 84 Pages
Publisher: Little Seeds of Mindfulness (2026) | ISBN: 978-83-978230-0-6
What to Expect: Mindfulness, managing big emotions, interactive activities, and parent-child connection.
My Little Library of Big Feelings uses the adventures of Benny the Bunny to help young children navigate the vast landscape of their emotions through mindfulness and gentle connection.
This collection brings together three stories intended for children ages two to six: Big Feelings, Small Body; When Feelings Change; and The Giggle Storm. Through these tales, readers follow Benny as he discovers that feelings like anger, sadness, and excitement are natural and safe to experience. The book aims to provide a shared language for parents and children to discuss “big feelings” while offering “physical anchors”—such as Bunny Breathing—to help move lessons from the page into everyday life.
Designed to be gentle and accessible, Alia Sallam utilizes simple language and rhythmic breathing exercises. By framing emotions as “clouds in the sky” that come and go, she successfully normalizes the experience of big feelings for both the child and the caregiver. Helpful parent-focused sections also provide deeper reflection on childhood emotions and guidance on how to model mindful behavior.
Comforting watercolor illustrations complement the soft, nurturing tone of the storytelling with visual elements that help children notice and name their feelings, such as Benny’s clenched fists when angry or his drooping ears when sad. Additionally, interactive components like the “Feelings Color Chart” and the “Little Seeds Guided Journal” use illustrations to bridge the gap between the story and the child’s personal reflections.
My Little Library of Big Feelings (Vol. 1) is a beautiful companion for any “little sprout” beginning to explore their inner world. Parents, caregivers, and educators seeking to nurture emotional intelligence and a “quiet heart” in young children will find this collection particularly valuable.
