A heartwarming SEL story that helps children understand their emotions.The Backpack of Feelings follows little Clara, a girl carrying a backpack filled with heavy stones named Fear, Shame, Sadness, and Loneliness. Each stone grows heavier-until someone finally sees her pain.This beautifully illustrated story teaches children that: emotions are normal and not scary, every feeling has meaning, sharing worries makes them lighter, and love can transform even the heaviest burdens.Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and anyone supporting a child through big feelings. A gentle, comforting story that opens the door to healing conversations.Why kids and parents love this book: powerful emotional metaphors kids understandcalming, therapeutic tonehelps with emotional regulationsupports social-emotional learning (SEL)A magical, healing journey every child deserves.