All My Feelings at Home
Susan Levine Friedman
All My Feelings at Home
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Ellie's Day
by Susan Levine Friedman
Illustrated by M. Kathryn Smith
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here’s a little secret: everyone, even you, has a whirlwind of feelings swirling inside. Ellie’s got excitement, sadness, worry, and even feeling left out—all at once. But learning how to name and handle these feelings? That’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gently illustrated story follows Ellie, a young child experiencing a range of common emotions like excitement, sadness, and worry. It encourages children aged 9-12 to recognize and talk about their feelings, distinguishing emotions from actions, and offers practical ways to cope. The book serves as a helpful tool for parents and teachers to facilitate open, nonjudgmental discussions about emotional health.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613987080
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- January 1989
- Type
- Fiction