The Way I Feel

The Story

'Finally we have a resource which teaches children how to articulate what they feel, ' wrote a health educator, who described The Way I Feel as 'a beautifully illustrated and engaging book' for preschoolers and young children. Certain to be a classic, The Way I Feel provides a wonderful introduction to feelings and the words that describe them. The imaginative illustrations and superbly crafted verses are sensitive and free of both bias and slang. 'Children who struggle to find the words that express their feelings of anger of frustration may well feel that The Way I Feel ... was written just for them, ' commented Chicago Parent, which added, 'The simple verses and evocative pastel illustrations are right on target.' Other reviewers agree: 'Charming, ' says the Seattle Times. 'Strong, colorful and expressive images, ' says Children's Bookwatch. And from a Chicago-area weekly: 'To all the children out there, Janan Cain knows how you feel, ' The Way I Feel, which is being used in libraries, in preschools and schools and even in pediatric clinics, has drawn publishing industry praise, too: 'Wonderful for teaching how to deal with emotions, ' wrote one judge in Publishers Marketing Association's annual Benjamin Franklin Awards program. 'Excellent illustrations, ' wrote another. 'Bravo!' a third said simply.