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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
Are you happy, sad, or angry? Do you know what those words mean? In Animals Feeling Like Us by R. M. Smith, young readers meet a parade of animals who show different emotions in a fun, friendly way. Whether it’s the HAPPY Hippo flashing a big grin or the BRAVE Bison sailing without a hint of worry, each creature shows what that emotion looks like and explains it in simple, kid-friendly language. Children are also invited to copy the expressions with simple prompts like “Can you make a happy face?” As the colorful pages turn, a wide range of moods is explored, always with the gentle reassurance that these feelings are normal and shared by everyone. After finishing this book, youngsters will have the language to better recognize and describe how they feel.
I really enjoyed Animals Feeling Like Us by R. M. Smith because it makes big emotions easier to talk about. From an educator’s perspective, I appreciate how the author took the time to explain each feeling with related words, which will help in expanding a child’s vocabulary. I also believe readers will stay engaged with its fun alliteration and playful rhyming sprinkled throughout. I could easily see it being extended with activities like matching each character to its feeling, or inviting students to draw their favorite animal showing an emotion to share with the class. The illustrations are colorful and very animated, with a clear focus on facial expressions and body language. This book, with its clear definitions, is perfect for anyone looking for a child-friendly story about emotions.
