A BOOK FOR EVERY AGE

Emotions are at the centre of our lives. Our lives become the way they are because of them. We make decisions based on how we feel. We are born with emotions, but we often learn to understand them much later in life. When we are young, we begin to experience many different feelings and emotions, and we react to them. These emotions often determine our behaviour. You might hear people say things about children such as, “Oh, he/she is a troublemaker,” or “He/she is unmotivated or lazy,” or “Out of control” or “Always causing issues.”

These labels are often the result of emotions that children do not yet know how to manage. Instead, teachers and parents should be saying that a child needs support with emotional regulation. Emotional regulation means understanding our emotions and being able to control them so that we can behave in the way we want, rather than simply reacting to what is happening around us.

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This is the topic I wrote about in my book. It began as a letter to little loved ones but later grew into a book. While watching children grow and experience strong emotions without being able to control them—often leading to tantrums—I realised there was a need for this message. I wanted to give children, and adults as well, a guide to learning how to identify their emotions and regulate them. Because the first step in regulating our emotions is learning how to recognise them.

My book, From Me to You: A Dinosaur’s Guide to Feelings, is a children’s book that uses allegory and layered storytelling to explore emotional awareness. While it is primarily written for young readers, its themes and messages are designed to resonate with audiences of all ages.

The story follows a young dinosaur who embarks on a journey to explore the world. Throughout his adventure, he encounters a range of emotions while meeting new friends in the form of different animals. Through these experiences, the story introduces what emotions are, how they feel, and healthy ways to manage them. The book aims to provide young readers with a fun, imaginative approach to developing emotional awareness—an essential skill for personal growth and well-being.

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Young readers would care about this book because it speaks directly to their own experiences—big feelings, curiosity, and the challenge of understanding themselves and others—through a story that feels fun and relatable rather than instructional. Here are the key reasons it would matter to them:

·        They see themselves in the main character. Like the young dinosaur, children are exploring the world for the first time. His journey mirrors their own sense of curiosity, uncertainty, and discovery.

·        It helps them make sense of big emotions. Children often feel emotions they can’t yet name or explain. By showing emotions through animal characters and situations, the story gives them a safe, approachable way to recognize and understand what they’re feeling.

·        Learning feels like play, not a lesson. The adventure format, animal friends, and imaginative world keep children engaged, while emotional skills are learned naturally through the story rather than being taught directly.

·        It reassures them they’re not alone. Seeing characters experience confusion, fear, joy, or frustration helps young readers realize that these feelings are normal and shared by others.to

·        It empowers them. By modeling how emotions can be understood and managed, the book gives children tools they can use in their own lives, building confidence as they grow.

In short, young readers would care because the book is entertaining, emotionally validating, and helps them understand themselves—something every child is trying to do as they grow up.

This book is written for readers of all ages, and I encourage you to read it yourself or gift it to a little one in your family—whether that’s your child, niece, nephew, or grandchild. From Me to You: A Dinosaur’s Guide to Feelings will be available on Amazon between January and February, and I’ll share the link as soon as it’s live. If you do read it, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a review.

 

With love,

Kristina Loza