Beware! Bottled Up Feelings Create GAS
G.A.S. stands for Guilt, Anxiety, and Shame—secondary emotions which box up your feelings and squash core impulses. Whenever these show up, it's time to get curious. Which core feeling is your G.A.S. trying to hide?
Curiosity BoostBooks for Kids
It's Fine. I'm Fine. I Am Totally FINE!
Help kids befriend mystery emotions in their "I'm Fine" box.
Explore four core emotions through Anne Kubitsky's Mystery Emotion Series. Simply hold up each book and ask, “Which mystery emotion do you think is in THIS book?" Each book is interactive and encourages kids to wiggle and breathe as they befriend each feeling. For extra learning, there are workbook pages in the back of each 76-page book.
Programming for Kids
Mystery Emotion No. 1
AN INTERACTIVE PICTURE BOOK ABOUT MAD EMOTIONS
The Mystery Emotion in this book is Mad. Mad emotions are part of the body's fight response. They help you identify what you don't want and will teach you how to calmly advocate for what you need. To empower parents to connect with their kids while reading, this book is interactive. Just shake the book and tap the book to befriend the Mad character inside.
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Mystery Emotion No. 2
AN INTERACTIVE PICTURE BOOK ABOUT SAD EMOTIONS
The Mystery Emotion in this book is Sad. Sad emotions show up whenever there's been a loss or change. They are generally part of the body's freeze response. To empower parents to connect with their kids while reading, this book is interactive. As readers comfort the Sad character inside, they will learn how to slow down and care for themselves too.
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Mystery Emotion No. 3
AN INTERACTIVE PICTURE BOOK ABOUT AFRAID EMOTIONS
The Mystery Emotion in this book is Afraid. Afraid emotions are part of the body's flight response. They will give you the strength to be brave and face something scary. To empower parents to connect with their kids while reading, this book is interactive. Just shake the book and tap the book to befriend the Afraid character inside, and learn more about your body's flight response.
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Mystery Emotion No. 4
AN INTERACTIVE PICTURE BOOK ABOUT ICKY EMOTIONS
The Mystery Emotion in this book is Icky. Icky emotions are the body's warning signal. They help us identify toxic people or situations, and are central to preventing abuse. To empower parents to connect with their kids while reading, this book is interactive. Just shake the book and tap the book to befriend the Icky character inside. Not only is this fun, but it prepares kids to ask for help when they need it.
Buy Hardcover Book"These books are a terrific example of the importance of communicating emotions that young children struggle with.”
KEVIN S. RUSSO, AJ
SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE