How Do You Feel? by Roger Priddy

Introduce young children to emotions with How Do You Feel? A Book About Emotions, a beautifully interactive board book by Roger Priddy. Designed to help toddlers recognize their feelings in different everyday contexts, each spread features four charming animal characters—visiting the doctor, splashing at the pool, or playing—alongside a die-cut slot where kids can insert emotion face-cards to indicate how they feel. The face cards are neatly stored in a clamshell lid on the cover and reusable as children grow.

🌈 Key Themes 

😊 Emotional Awareness – Recognize and name feelings like happy, sad, or scared

🗣️ Communication Skills – Encourage children to express their emotions verbally or with cards

🧠 Empathy & Understanding – Foster understanding of how others may feel in different situations

👪 Social & Immediate Contexts – Visit settings like doctor visits, playtime, or family moments

🔄 Interactive Participation – Inserting cards engages children actively in storytelling

🌱 Self-Awareness Growth – Supports emotional development through reflection and discussion