In My Heart: A Book of Feelings
A teacher’s look at why this book belongs in the The Why-Askers stage.
Why it fits The Why-Askers (for preschoolers whose every page sparks a question)
A die-cut heart shrinks page by page as feelings are named one by one. Poetic language gives even complicated feelings - bravery, sadness, calm - a shape. Beautiful enough to be a keepsake, useful enough to be a tool.
What makes it special
The die-cut heart, shrinking page by page toward the child's own, is bookmaking as metaphor. Christine Roussey's loose, giddy line drawings keep even sadness light on its feet. Its French-imported poetry gives children upgraded language — 'my heart is a house' — for feelings they already have.
About Jo Witek
Jo Witek is a French author whose In My Heart series — die-cut, poetic anatomy of feelings — pairs with Christine Roussey's joyful line art to give preschoolers upgraded emotional vocabulary. She writes fiction for all ages in France.
Also by this author: With My Daddy · All My Treasures · Brave as Can Be
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This book is part of The Best Books for Preschoolers: 30 Teacher Picks (The Why-Askers) in our guide The Best Children’s Books by Age — 120 books chosen by the Montessori-certified teachers at Creative Minds Montessori in Frisco, TX. Come see how we build readers →
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