10 books to teach children how to deal with emotions

Know sensitive literary works that contribute to emotional development during childhood

Talking about childhood mental health is still a challenge, but also an urgent need. In the context of the September yellow movement, a movement that since 2013 expands the awareness of the enhancement of life, there is room to include children in this conversation.

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 8% of children between 5 and 9 already live with some psychological conditions; And half of adult diagnosed disorders start before 14 years, strengthening the importance of offering welcome at the beginning. In this scenario, literature emerges as an ally of parents and educators: in addition to entertaining, it helps children to appoint feelings, elaborate internal challenges and develop empathy.

To strengthen emotional ties and stimulate dialogue, we have selected 10 children’s books of the company of letters who exploit themes such as fear, solitude, friendship, prejudice, sadness and acceptance, offering delicate and stimulating paths so that the little ones learn to manage their emotions.

1. The queen of the tower

Once upon a time there was a mother trapped in a tower. Nobody knew with certainty how it ended there, wrapped in such profound fears that they turned into currents that kept her blocked, sad And distant. But there was someone who knew how to save her: the child who loved the most. On this journey, the books have become the main allies of the child to reach the heart of this mother and welcome her with all her fears. The book, suitable for 4 -year -old readers, is by Kari de la Vega and Fatima Ordinola, has 48 pages and translation by Livia Dersola.

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Which, at the beginning, seems to be a simple accident of the possibility soon turns out to be a symbolic dip in a deep, often difficult to understand. Despite external rescue attempts, nothing seems to have an effect, until, alone, it starts to cry. And it is from the crying words and words, a way out. The book is written by Blandina Franco and José Carlos Lollo, 88 pages and is suitable for 6 -year readers.

3. The little violinist

Once upon a time there was a small violinist who had supernatural power: he saw people and places through his hand. One day he saw it father Lost on an island after a wreck and immediately started a journey to save him. In this adventure, his violin became a special companion to overcome the challenges that fixed along the road. Jon’s book, by Jon and Øyvind Torseter, translated by Guilherme da Silva Braga, has 40 pages and is suitable for 6 -year -old readers.

4. Make a deep breath, great red monster!

In this terrifying and fun work, and Emberley explores the materiality of the book to build a totally interactive narrative. Through special cuts on paper, with every page shift, the reader creates/composing the monster: revealing a furious figure who gradually between one breath and another learns to calm down. The book has 32 pages, translation by Elisa Zanetti and has been suitable for readers for 0 years.

5. I speak like a river

In his first book The award -winning Canadian author, award -winning Jordan Scott, describes in skillfully poetic language the story of a boy who tears the speech, who finds the foundation in his father able to reconnect him with the world around him and help him find his voice. The work has 40 pages, translation by Julia Bussius and is suitable for 6 -year -old readers.

6. Black bird

Through impressive illustrations made with the lithography technique, we follow one day in the life of a girl who, sad to feel a struggle from her parents, finds comfort in the figure of a black bird that takes her to a reflective journey. This exciting narrative, written by Suzy Lee, reveals how imagination and fantastic can help overcome sadness and solitude. The book has 40 pages and is suitable for 6 -year -old readers.

7. Henriqueta’s reflections

In a distant savannah, an old lion dies, leaving his reflection alone and bored. He decided to find someone who can be reflected again, he arrives in the city, where he meets Henriqueta, an introverted girl who does not like to go to school. Suddenly, with a lion as a reflection, Henriqueta feels tremendously confident. The book, by Marion Kadi and with 48 pages, is suitable for 6 -year -old readers and is translated by Dani Gutfreund.

8. I want a hug

Felipe’s dream is to win a hug. But your family is not the type that shows affection in this way. After all, embracing is a somewhat driven topic when you are a cactus … despite the difficulties, Felipe does not want to give up. So he goes in search of someone’s meeting that can listen to his request, show empathy, support him and therefore provide the embrace (and friendship) he needs so much. Written by Simona Ciraolo, the book is suitable for 4 -year -old readers, has 32 pages and translation by Nathália Verambro.

9. Ernesto

Sometimes people say things about others without even knowing what they are saying. This is what happens in Ernesto’s life: nobody likes, just because it is not the same as everyone. In this historyBy Blandina Franco and José Carlos Lollo, you will see what makes it so different and will think: deserves all this solitude really? The book is translated by Nathália Vimambro, 40 pages and is suitable for 6 -year -old readers.

10. The boy with flowers in the hair

A moving story of friendshipKindness and acceptance, which is aimed at softness and suffering in a way that children can understand and feel inspired by supporting other people when they face difficult times. Written by Jarvis, the book has 40 pages, translation by Julia Bussius and is suitable for 4 -year readers.

By Mariany Bittencourt

Source: Terra

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