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Jan Jay

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September 18, 1988

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Helping Children Understand Their Feelings

As a mother and a children’s book publisher, I often see how little ones struggle with big feelings they cannot name. At ages 3–6, emotions can feel like storms: sudden, strong, and overwhelming.

Through stories, children discover a safe space to explore those feelings. A book is more than just words and pictures it becomes a mirror of their own emotions and a gentle guide toward empathy and self-a Read more of this blog post »
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Published on August 16, 2025 23:31 Tags: children-s-books, early-childhood, emotions, parenting
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Jan Jay Jan Jay said: " Perfect for young readers, this book has simple words, warm pictures, and a lovable squirrel who makes big ideas feel small and easy. It’s one of those rare books that teaches without preaching. "

 

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ANNA VAN added a status update: When my son asked to read to me, I realized bedtime stories weren’t just a routine — they were our way of loving each other.

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“A good book is a bridge: between a child and the world, between a child and their parent”
Jan Jay, Learning to Love: Teach Young Kids How to Express Love with Words and Actions (Emotions & Feelings for Ages 3–6)

“A good book makes my child smile; a moment reading together makes my life happy”
Jan Jay, Big Dreams for Toddlers: A Story About Imagination and Believing in Yourself

“When a mother reads to her child, every page unfolds a world of emotions no classroom can teach”
Jan Jay, Learning to Love: Teach Young Kids How to Express Love with Words and Actions (Emotions & Feelings for Ages 3–6)

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