My Feelings is an interactive book that highlights the importance of expressing both positive and negative emotions that children may encounter in different life situations. The book uses captivating pictures that accurately represent the child’s own experiences.
The book concludes with an interactive spinning wheel, where the child can explore the various emotions that Adam experiences as they turn the wheel while also developing their sensory and motor skills.
This book is part of the I Am Adam series by Adam wa Mishmish. Additionally, it is connected to a YouTube song and its very own augmented reality App, both of which can be accessed by scanning the codes on the back cover of the book.
At this age, children are able to express their feelings in various circumstances. This book specifically explores these feelings, using interactive pictures to fully illustrate each situation. Adam serves as a representation of these situations, allowing children to imagine the corresponding emotions that arise in each situation.
The book emphasizes the significance of expressing feelings in order to understand and effectively manage them, especially when they are negative. Lastly, the book includes an interactive page at the end, featuring a spinning wheel that children can turn to see Adam experiencing different emotions.
Questions for discussion:
-What makes you happiest?
-What makes you saddest?
-When do you feel angry?
-What do you do when you are sad?
About the Author
Adam Wa Mishmish is a project that helps young children learn Arabic through music, illustration, animation, and play. The project started as a YouTube channel, where the founders would also perform in musical concerts and plays live for kids. Today, however, the project has grown to include a curriculum designed by early childhood experts to build a strong foundation for Arabic in children. The fun curriculum includes storybooks, games, songs, animations, and activities.
About the Illustrator
Lutfi Zayed is an illustrator and comic artist based in Amman, Jordan.
Zayed has showcased his work in several festivals and exhibitions, and published his first comic book, titled “485 Frames” in 2019.
