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The Me and My Feelings Series

By Gemma Cary

Gentle animal stories help young children name, understand and manage big feelings together.

engaging · educational · heartwarming

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Average 4.53, from 55 readers

What is The Me and My Feelings series by Gemma Cary about?

First drafted in 2020, Gemma Cary’s Me and My Feelings series follows playful animal characters as they encounter emotions and everyday social challenges. Early stories explore fear, shyness, worry and anger; later books broaden the focus to sadness, confidence, happiness, honesty, sharing, listening and making thoughtful choices. Written in accessible rhyming text for children aged around 3–6, the books suit shared reading at home or in early-years settings. Some stories include gentle depictions of anxiety, anger, exclusion and upset.

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

About the author

Gemma Cary is a talented author who loves writing stories for children. She has written many exciting books, including ‘The Great Fairy Tale Disaster’ and ‘The Great Nursery Rhyme Disaster’. Gemma enjoys creating fun adventures that help young readers discover the joy of books and spark their imaginations.

All the books in The Me and My Feelings series

When Shark Learns to Share cover

When Shark Learns to Share

by Gemma Cary and Krishna Kumar

Shark’s treasured secret changes everything when he discovers sharing can unlock unexpected friendships.

Published: 2022

When Llama Learns to Listen cover

When Llama Learns to Listen

by Lara Devris and Gemma Cary

Llama discovers why listening closely and staying near grown-ups can make all the difference.

Published: 2022

When Hippo Gets Angry cover

When Hippo Gets Angry

by Gemma Cary and Krishna Kumar

When cross Hippo feels ready to pop, who—or what—can calm her bluster?

Published: 2021

When Monkey Feels Sad cover

When Monkey Feels Sad

by Gemma Cary and Krishna Kumar

When her favourite teddy vanishes, can Little Monkey’s friends help brighten her lonely day?

Published: 2022

When Whale Won't Wait cover

When Whale Won't Wait

by Gemma Cary and Krishna Kumar

Can Whale’s biggest challenge teach this always-rushing friend to slow down and listen?

Published: 2022

When Meerkat Learns Some Manners cover

When Meerkat Learns Some Manners

by Gemma Cary and Krishna Kumar

When Meerkat’s party is ignored, can a few surprising lessons win back his friends?

When Lion Feels Shy cover

When Lion Feels Shy

by Gemma Cary

When a mysterious new neighbour arrives, can shy Lion discover his hidden courage?

When Penguin Gets Left Out cover

When Penguin Gets Left Out

by Krishna Kumar

Rejected by penguins, Little Penguin discovers friendship somewhere wonderfully unexpected.

When Sloth Feels Embarrassed cover

When Sloth Feels Embarrassed

by Gemma Cary

When every talent outshines his own, can Sloth discover what makes him special?

When Panda Feels Small cover

When Panda Feels Small

by Gemma Cary

Can Panda’s biggest strength help her feel seen on the football team?

When Bear Feels Worried cover

When Bear Feels Worried

by Gemma Cary

When worries grow too big, Cub discovers a surprising place to put them.

When Crab Keeps Calm cover

When Crab Keeps Calm

by Gemma Cary

Crab needs a new shell by bedtime—but can a surprising new friend help her stay calm?

When Owl Feels Scared cover

When Owl Feels Scared

by Gemma Cary

A cautious owlet faces a startling change at the old hollow tree—but what awaits inside?

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