How Do You Feel? by Anthony Browne
Walker Books, 2011. ISBN 9781406330175.
(Age 2-5) Highly recommended. How do you feel? Do you feel happy or
sad? Curious or surprised? Bored or lonely? Using his signature
young chimp, Anthony Browne explores a myriad of emotions in this
book for young children.
The emotions portrayed in this book will be easily identified by the
very young. What small person hasn't felt happy or sad, angry and
guilty? Parents or teachers reading this book aloud could lead a
discussion into what sorts of emotions that the young child has and
what things provoke these emotions.
The illustrations are as always a joy to look at. Browne had
captured perfectly the facial expression and body language that
demonstrates each emotion. I especially liked the contrast between
the tightrope walker and the shy concert presenter and laughed out
loud at the little chimp being silly.
A beautiful, simple book, this one is sure to become a classic.
Pat Pledger