What would feelings do if they were little furry creatures? A picture book for grown-ups and kids to explore the emotions that live inside all of us
This gentle, funny, and inventive sequel to What Feelings Do When No One’s Looking helps children build emotional intelligence and resiliency.
Nostalgia decorates the Christmas tree and thinks of yuletides gone by, Curiosity loves listening to all of Anxiety's fascinating worries while Patience enjoys calmly making jam for all her friends...
Warm, funny and stunningly inventive, What Feelings Like Best gives us another peek into the lives of our feelings, and is sure to provoke many fascinating conversations about emotions with any child.
About the Author
Tina Oziewicz is a Polish children's author and translator. Her first book was a collection of short stories which she originally created for her own little one. Since then, she has published ten more books which been won numerous awards. What Feelings Do When No One's Looking was a multi-award-winning bestseller in Poland and has been translated into twenty-six languages around the world. It is also available from Pushkin Children's Books.
Antonia Lloyd-Jones is a prize-winning translator of Polish literature. She was awarded the Silver Medal for Merit to Culture by the Polish Ministry of Culture in 2019.
Aleksandra Zając is an acclaimed Polish illustrator whose work has been shortlisted for international awards.
Praise For…
Praise from the UK:
“A delightful, warm-hearted picture book... Zając's grey, dense-textured creatures, with their expressive ears and limbs, are reminiscent of Sendak's, with a charm all their own.” — Guardian
“Makes you want to turn each page for a new discovery... The book is a confirmation for children (and adults) of the universality of emotions - and is therefore comforting - and also offers a springboard for them to talk about how they feel.” - Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week
“A delicate and delightful way to explore big feelings with small children.” – i (inews UK)
“A absolutely gorgeous picturebook... that I believe deserves a place on everyone's bookshelf... It has provoked conversations with my little one about how we respond to the world around us.” — Storytime with Hannah and Patrick
“This book is a big hit in our house! ... Wildling is almost 8 and his range of emotions is growing every day and is ever changing - this book has help show him a little explanation of what these feelings are getting up to and how he may feel... This book is a must have for any bookshelf!” —Posie’s Book Club
‘Absolutely breath taking and is perfect for discussing feelings and mental health... It's a stunning book.’ —nourishedbybooks
Thought-provoking and beautiful... This book will be invaluable in classrooms, at home and for learning mentors or counsellors who help children to recognize and cope with their feelings.” — Scope for Imagination
“A beautiful book to have at home or in a school classroom to help children discuss and think about feelings and behaviours.” — Ourbookdays
“This very unique and original book has an evocative way of capturing different emotions and feelings and is beautifully executed... Aleksandra Zając's stunning artwork is a joy to look at.” — Outside in World
“A stunning, charming and brilliantly inventive picture book about the feelings that live inside us that will be a catalyst for fascinating conversations with a child.” —Books Up North
