Emotions - we all have them.
Worried; angry; shy; sad; lonely; or hurt.
"They're all part of the bits and pieces of life"
This is not the style of book that usually appeals to me but I found myself appreciating the advice found here. "You can recycle your feelings - reduce them, reuse them, swap them, share them, store them or repair them."
I liked the idea of borrowing a confidence coat from a friend (when you feel shy) and when you feel lonely putting the feeling in a jar with a label.
A couple of weeks ago we were given multiple copies of this book (published January 2020) at the Westmead Children's hospital Book Bunker. In this video the author reads her book. Amy Molloy is a qualified counsellor. Her adult books include 'The world is a nice place' and 'Wife Interupted'. I think this book would be a good addition to a Primary school library or a preschool bookshelf. How to recycle your feelings won two awards - Purple Dragonfly - Health (First Prize) and Growing Pains (First Prize).
Publisher blurb: Sometimes, we all end up with too many emotions, Or emotions we don’t have a use for anymore… But that doesn’t mean you have to throw them away. Because no emotion is ever really a waste. The first title in the series, How to Recycle Your Feelings is a children’s book with grown-ups in mind too. The fictional story – which shows that 'no emotion is ever really a waste' – draws on therapeutic techniques such as reframing, reflection and detachment packaged in a way that is understandable (and enjoyable!) to readers of all ages. Perfect for parents, grandparents, carers and educators alike, it shows the power of imagination and positive intention to cope with the overflow emotions that can clutter our emotional worlds!
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