little big feelings

Children have many feelings and they feel them in a BIG way!Little BIG Feelings identifies six common emotions children feel everyday. It is written with rhythmic and memorable flow and illustrated colorfully with characters and situations that everybody can relate to! This book helps children, and parents alike, by creating emotional awareness, encouraging self-love, teaching self-regulation through breathing techniques and by promoting compassion for others. 
Great for kids ages 3-7 and in classrooms Preschool- 2nd Grade!

Insider note from the author

The idea for this book came in response to watching my three and six year-old go on their own emotional rollercoaster rides. The ups and the downs we all experienced in a day was intense to say the least! Each scenario written in this book is a real example, and now sweet memory, of something that happened in our lives. 

As a Yoga Instructor, I was taught that it takes at least three deep breaths to impact our nervous system, which can help us feel more calm and present. As I looked at my little kids with such big emotions, I realized how powerful it could be to teach children, and parents, this simple and effective technique.  And, that’s how Little BIG Feelings was born! 

The Fruit Galoot and Holy Moly Roly Poly are both a part of the “BIG Words With BIG Meaning Series”.
The intention of this series is to teach our children important words and characteristics through stories that can translate to real life experiences and situations. Each of these stories are based on at least two “big” words, which are conveyed through the story and defined at the end of the book. These books are beautifully illustrated and written in rhyme. At the end of each book, there are discussion topics and resources for readers to take learning and making a difference to the next level.   More books in this series to come!

insider note from the author

Compassion is one of the most important characteristics I want to pass to my children. I also want to teach them how to be problem solvers which is how the story of The Fruit Galoot was born. It is hard to not feel compassion for the Fruit Galoot and his friends as they are hungry and need food. The children in this story feel inspired to help and they do. 
This sweet story reveals that we have flaws in our society, but that with compassion and resolve, we can make a difference. The illustrations of this book hold a special place in my heart, as Ames and Allie are based off of my own children. Even their “lovies” and our dogs are included. It is a precious time stamp for me of that period in my life, but the importance of the story and its message are timeless. 

insider note from the author

Roly Poly was a fun character to create and write a story about! He was inspired by a young kid who goes about their day fast and furious with only their wants in mind. 

Children are born self-centered, which is normal behavior for a period of time until they learn how to control impulses and start to see how their actions affect others. 

This book was created to introduce that concept to young readers and to help them become more self-aware, aware of others around them, and empathetic.  This book is special to me as my kids helped me come up with Roly Poly’s “crashing scenes”. It was a collaborative effort with my target audience! 

Customer Reviews

"Little BIG Feelings is an amazing book, helping my toddler learn about her emotions and how she could handle them."
Dallas F.
"My 4 year old toddler is obsessed with this book. We have trouble stopping him from screaming when he gets upset but ever since we read this book to him, we noticed changes to his behavior. It worked like magic!"
Flaire A.
"The message and pictures in Little BIG Feeling are amazing! I’ve been reading it to my 2 year old daughter at night. She loves the pictures and to mimic the emotions. I would recommend this book for all children and parents."
Julie P.
"Our family loves this adorable book! Not only does it send such an important message, it is also so fun to read with the rhythm and rhymes, and the illustrations really bring the story to life. We have been reading it every night since we got it. My boys can't enough of "The Fruit Galoot!" I can't wait to see what this new author writes next."
Michelle S.
"Beautiful book! "The Fruit Galoot" sends a positive message in such an authentic way. The drawings are so friendly and my kids love that. I love the way this book rhymes and flows. I really love the positive messages and tools that Deb Mills' books offer so my kids (and I) can practice the lessons in life. I hope she writes more! "
bridgette J.
" I love how "The Fruit Galoot" teaches important life lessons by framing them in a close-to-home setting that is very relatable for young children. It delivers an empowering message to our kiddos that they aren't too small or too young to have their actions matter. And the illustrations carry it home--my son loves how the emotions are conveyed not only through the kids, but through their doggies' facial expressions."
Jennifer M.
"I loved reading "Holy Moly Roly Poly" to my 7 year old! There are many sweet messages conveyed and it reminded me how beautifully lessons can me learned with subtlety. Especially, while rhyming and snuggling."
Veronica N.
"Holy Moly Roly Poly" is a hit in my 2nd Grade classroom! This kids love how reckless the main character is but they love it even more when he becomes aware of how his actions are affecting others. This book teaches so many important lessons!"
Julie W.
"This book is funny, relateable and delivers an important message of how our actions affect others. The illustrations in "Holy Moly Roly Poly" are beautiful and vibrant and I love that the characters are insects!"
Rachel L.

little big feelings

Insider note from the author

The Fruit Galoot

insider note from the author

holy moly roly poly!

insider note from the author

Customer Reviews

Dallas F.

Flaire A.

Julie P.

Michelle S.

bridgette J.

Jennifer M.

Veronica N.

Julie W.

Rachel L.