All the Feels (Whispering Woods 1)

A Heartfelt Picture Book About Emotions, Empathy, and Growing Together

Welcome to Whispering Woods,
where emotions ebb and flow.
Meet three friends who all feel deeply.
Together, we’ll watch them grow.

Welcome to Whispering Woods—a gentle, lyrical place where emotions are honored, feelings are explored, and every child learns that it's okay to feel deeply.

In this beautifully written and illustrated picture book, young readers are introduced to Mira, Luna, and Kai, three friends who each represent a powerful emotion:

· Mira feels wonderment, always curious and in awe of the world around her.
· Luna feels confusion, wrestling with uncertainty and questions that don’t have easy answers.
· Kai feels sadness, carrying a quiet, heavy heart that longs for comfort.

As the children play in the forest, they begin to understand that their emotions—no matter how big or overwhelming—are valid and worthy of acknowledgment. But they can't do it alone. It's only when the grown-ups in their lives listen with empathy and create safe spaces for expression that the friends are able to grow, learn, and begin to thrive.

Perfect for fans of social-emotional learning (SEL) books, All the Feels offers an inclusive and affirming narrative that supports conversations about emotional intelligence, mental wellness, and the importance of community. With poetic text and soft, expressive illustrations, this book gently encourages children to name their feelings, seek support, and understand that no emotion is ever “too much.”

Key Features:
· Explores core emotions like sadness, confusion, and wonder in an age-appropriate way
· Encourages empathy, emotional literacy, and healthy communication
· Supports parents, caregivers, and educators in teaching SEL concepts

Whether shared at storytime, bedtime, or in the classroom, All the Feels is a meaningful resource for helping children—and the adults who care for them—understand the power of sitting with emotions and growing through them together.

Amandeep 'Aman' S. Kochar is President and CEO of Baker & Taylor, the near 200-year-old book distributor, content services, and software company. He is Edtech Digest's 2021 Global Leader of the Year, and a passionate champion for early literacy and education, serving on the board of directors for both United for Libraries, a division of the American Libraries Association (ALA), and the National Book Foundation. Formerly of New Delhi, Aman lives in North Carolina with his family, which includes "the real" Fudge.