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Let Your Feelings Flow

Let Your Feelings Flow

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When Rabbit feels upset about being mean and selfish, her friend Fish helps her understand that feelings, both good and bad, are meant to move and change just like the flowing river. Let Your Feelings Flow gently guides children ages 5 to 9 to recognize, accept, and release their emotions with patience and self-kindness.

Through Rabbit and Fish’s thoughtful riverside conversation, children learn that every feeling has a purpose and that peace comes not from fighting emotions but from letting them flow.

The printed book offers a calm, reflective reading experience, beautifully illustrated to show the soothing connection between nature and feelings. The narrated eBook brings the story to life with gentle, expressive voices that help young listeners engage and unwind. The eBook with Stop and Talk edition adds thoughtful discussion prompts that encourage children to pause, reflect, and express what they feel in healthy ways.

Across all formats, this story helps families and educators guide children toward emotional awareness, resilience, and mindfulness.

The complete bundle includes the printed book, narrated eBook, and the eBook with Stop and Talk edition, providing a flexible and engaging experience for any home or classroom.

With its comforting message and serene imagery, Let Your Feelings Flow reminds readers that emotions, like rivers, are always moving, and learning to flow with them is the first step toward calm.

Characters and Voices

Professional narration brings Fish and River to life with calm, soothing voices that reflect the gentle rhythm of emotions and nature.

What you learn?

Children discover that every feeling has its place and that understanding emotions helps them move through life with peace and acceptance.

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Many children and adults believe they must control or hide their emotions. Let Your Feelings Flow gently reminds them that every feeling can be understood, accepted, and allowed to pass in its own time.

  • Social-Emotional Learning

    Builds emotional intelligence and self-awareness through gentle storytelling

  • Interactive Discussions

    Includes thoughtful prompts that create meaningful conversations between children and adults.

  • Multi-Format Access

    Available as narrated audio, interactive edition, and traditional print for flexible learning.

  • Expert Developed

    Created by education specialist with 100+ literacy programs and proven classroom success.

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Book Details

  • Title: Let Your Feelings Flow
  • Author: Jon Madian
  • Ages: 5-9 years
  • Reading Level: 5-9 years
  • Theme: Social-Emotional Learning, Emotional Awareness, Mindfulness, Thoughtfulness
  • Format: Picture book with dialogue
  • Best For: Home or classroom reading, discussions, bedtime conversations
  • Series: Part of the social-emotional learning development series
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Research Based

The Heart Bright Learning educational resources evolved from 7 years of generous Research and Development funding from the Los Angeles Unified School District, the U.S. Department of Education, and several foundations. Our literature-based approach, which inspires imagination, exploration, and self-expression through structured practice, was studied by several outside evaluators. In all cases, these evaluations demonstrated significant growth in listening, speaking, writing, and reading skills among both challenged and gifted students from a diverse range of cultural and language backgrounds.

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Social-Emotional Learning: Letting Feelings Flow

Many children feel uneasy when they notice angry, jealous, or unkind thoughts and may wonder what those feelings mean or what to do with them. Let Your Feelings Flow gives them a healthier, more compassionate way to think about their inner world.

Through Rabbit and Fish’s conversation, children learn:

  • That everyone, even kind friends, sometimes has mean or selfish thoughts
  • That feelings change over time, just like River’s current or clouds in the sky
  • That noticing thoughts and feelings is different from acting on them
  • That they can allow feelings to flow through, instead of clinging to or fighting them

The story invites children to practice self-awareness without harsh self-judgment. It introduces the idea that feelings come and go, and that children can notice them and choose how to respond.

This message is especially valuable in a world where children are quick to label themselves as “good” or “bad.” The book opens natural conversations about mindfulness, self-compassion, and how emotional awareness supports kindness toward others.


Stop and Talk: Prompts for Classroom and Family Discussions

This story is ideal for pausing at key moments to “stop and talk” about big feelings and how they change. Educators and parents can use questions such as:

  • Why is it important to notice when we’ve been unkind — even to ourselves?
  • Let’s talk about things that have made us feel mean and upset. What helps you calm down or choose a kinder action when you’re upset?
  • Have you ever felt a big feeling—like anger or sadness—that later went away?

These questions create space for honest reflection, empathy, and emotional vocabulary. They help children understand that feelings are visitors, not permanent labels, and that noticing them can lead to wiser choices. Discussion prompts are included throughout the Stop & Talk version of the book to deepen understanding and encourage meaningful conversations about thoughts, feelings, and kindness.

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How to Use This Book in Class or at Home

Teachers and caregivers can use Let Your Feelings Flow in:

  • SEL-themed story circles focused on emotions and self-awareness
  • Mindfulness lessons that compare thoughts and feelings to rivers or clouds
  • Activities where children draw or map their “feeling rivers” and talk about different currents
  • Writing or art projects where children explore how their feelings change during the day
  • Class discussions about how noticing feelings can help them pause before they speak or act


At home, this story can help children talk about times when they felt ashamed of their thoughts, or when a strong feeling made them act in a way they regret. Families can use the river metaphor to check in together: “What is flowing through your river right now?” The story’s gentle imagery gives everyone a shared language for talking about hard moments and moving toward kindness.


Help a Child Understand Their Inner World with Kindness

Whether you are a parent, teacher, counselor, or librarian, Let Your Feelings Flow is a valuable addition to any SEL library. It helps children see that:

  • All kinds of feelings visit us, and that is normal
  • Feelings move and change over time
  • They can notice what they feel and still choose thoughtful, kind actions

By showing Rabbit learning to trust the flow of her inner river, this story offers children a comforting, practical way to relate to their emotions with curiosity and care.

Social
Emotional
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The story invites discussion about self-awareness, empathy, and standing firm in what feels right — even when others don’t understand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this book suitable for?

This book is generally recommended for young readers ages 5–9, but it can be enjoyed by older children as well. The themes are universal and can support early emotional learning at home or in school.

How does this book support social-emotional learning (SEL)?

The story introduces key SEL concepts such as understanding emotions, making thoughtful choices, developing empathy, and building self-awareness. It encourages children to reflect on their feelings and discuss them openly.

Can this book be used in classrooms or group settings?

Yes. The book is designed for both individual reading and group activities. Teachers and facilitators can use the story to spark discussions, activities, and reflections based on SEL topics featured in the book.

Do I need prior SEL knowledge to guide my child through this book?

No prior knowledge is required. The story is written in a simple and approachable way. Parents, caregivers, and educators can naturally guide children by asking open-ended questions and encouraging conversation.

Are there any activities or discussion prompts included?

All SEL books in our collection(stop & talk versions) include prompts or questions at key parts in between as well as the end of the story. These help deepen understanding and encourage children to relate the story to their own experiences.

How can I make the most out of this book for my child?

Take time to read together, pause during key moments, and ask how the characters might be feeling. Encourage your child to share similar experiences, talk about emotions, and explore positive ways of handling challenging situations.

What Parents and Teachers Are Saying

"Finally, a book that doesn't tell my anxious 5-year-old to 'just be brave!' Instead, it validates her feelings and shows that thinking before acting IS brave. We've read it countless times."
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
1st grade teacher
"Finally, a book that doesn't tell my anxious 5-year-old to 'just be brave!' Instead, it validates her feelings and shows that thinking before acting IS brave. We've read it countless times."
Mike T.
Mike T.
Father of 6-year-old
"Finally, a book that doesn't tell my anxious 5-year-old to 'just be brave!' Instead, it validates her feelings and shows that thinking before acting IS brave. We've read it countless times."
Ms. Rodriguez
Ms. Rodriguez
Kindergarten Teacher
"Finally, a book that doesn't tell my anxious 5-year-old to 'just be brave!' Instead, it validates her feelings and shows that thinking before acting IS brave. We've read it countless times."
Sarah M.
Sarah M.
Homeschooling Mom

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About the Author

Jon Madian

Jon, an educational psychologist, and his wife, Karen, an instructional designer, received numerous grants to support learner-centered education throughout their careers. He founded the Artist-in-Residence Reading Project in Los Angeles's inner-city schools and later co-founded Humanities Software with Karen. Their early literacy curriculum became part of Apple's early learning initiatives and IBM's writing programs. Over the course of their careers, Jon and Karen developed more than 100 reading, writing, and process-based programs for print and software, consistently focusing on empowering and inspiring students in educational settings. Their 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild continue to fuel their commitment to enriching education. Today, through Heart Bright Learning, they are helping parents and teachers reimagine education for the 21st century by developing resources that inspire and empower children to understand themselves, others, and their world through observation, reflection, and process-based learning.