Sometimes feelings get so big, they feel like a balloon ready to pop.

Henry is having a very big feeling.

When his mom returns home from a quick trip to the grocery store, she finds Henry sitting alone and crying. He cannot explain exactly why he is upset, and his siblings do not understand either. But Mom knows that sometimes children experience feelings that are simply too big to put into words.

With patience, understanding, and a loving heart, Mom helps Henry explore what is happening inside him and discover that there is nothing wrong with having big feelings.

The Big Balloon Feeling is a gentle, heartwarming picture book that helps young children understand and express emotions such as sadness, worry, fear, frustration, and excitement. Through Henry's experience, children learn that crying is okay, feelings are welcome, and talking to someone they trust can help when emotions feel overwhelming.

Inside this heartwarming story, children will discover:

• It is okay to have big feelings.
• Crying is a normal way to express emotions.
• Missing someone you love can bring strong feelings.
• Talking about feelings can help make them easier to understand.
• Comfort, patience, and a loving hug can make a big difference.
• Every child's feelings deserve to be heard and welcomed.

Perfect for preschoolers, parents, caregivers, teachers, and early childhood classrooms, this story creates an easy starting point for conversations about emotional awareness, empathy, and comfort.

A reassuring story for every child who has ever had a feeling too big for words.

Because sometimes children don't need their feelings fixed.

They simply need to know that their feelings matter.