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The Little Box of Feelings

The Little Box of Feelings

Summary

Valle keeps her emotions in a little box. Sometimes she lets them out . . .

When she’s happy her feelings float like red balloons above her head. When she’s sad her feelings gather like grey rainclouds. And when she’s jealous or angry they blow up like a wild storm.

Valle decides her emotions are out of control! So she buries them in the garden, and that’s where they stay... until Nanny comes to visit.

This heartfelt story from children's author and broadcaster Rochelle Humes is perfect for kickstarting conversations with little ones about naming, knowing and carrying emotions. Drawing on her own experiences as a mother and mental health advocate, Rochelle's story encourages children to talk about their feelings.

About the authors

Rochelle Humes

Rochelle Humes is a children's author, entrepreneur and one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters. She features regularly as a host on ITV's This Morning and is a co-host of BBC One family favourite The Hit List, which she presents alongside her husband Marvin. Rochelle is also the founder of My Little Coco, a skin and haircare brand aimed at families. Rochelle has written two best-selling children's books and last year published her debut cookbook, At Mama's Table, which became a Sunday Times bestseller.
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Rachel Suzanne (Illustrator)

Rachel Suzanne graduated from Birmingham City University with a First-Class honours in Visual Communication, specialising in illustration. She enjoys creating work through the process of crossing traditional mark making, digital processes and experimental collage. She is currently focusing on contemporary children's book illustration as she loves to tell stories, visualise characters and experiment with media.
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