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Explore Phoenix the Cat’s illustrated feelings stories for ages 4–7. Choose a book about worry, overwhelming emotions, mistakes or unkind words, with a simple idea for reading it together.
“Big feelings” can mean different things to different children. Rather than expecting one book to answer every question, start with the situation your child recognises. These stories give you a shared character and a reason to pause, listen and talk. They are invitations to conversation, not a test of whether a child can stay calm.
Start with the situation you want to talk about, then choose a format on the book’s own page.
| What you are looking for | Book and reader | Available formats |
|---|---|---|
| Feelings seem overwhelming or hard to name | Phoenix the Cat and the Big Feeling StormAges 4–7 | PDF · £5.00 |
| A worried feeling keeps returning | Phoenix the Cat and the Worry WhirlwindAges 4–7 | PDF · £5.00 |
| Getting something wrong feels especially upsetting | Phoenix the Cat Makes a MistakeAges 4–7 | PDF · £5.00 |
| Words hurt and a child needs a way to speak up | Phoenix the Cat and the Unkind WordsAges 4–7 | PDF · £5.00 · Paperback · Kindle eBook |
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Ages 4–7
A reassuring story about recognising and calming emotions that feel overwhelming.
Try together: Notice what is happening to Phoenix and ask what might help him feel supported.
PDF · £5.00
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Ages 4–7
A gentle story about worries, courage and taking one small step at a time.
Try together: Ask your child what they notice in the story before asking about their own worry.
PDF · £5.00
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Ages 4–7
A warm story about learning, trying again and growing confidence after things go wrong.
Try together: Talk about one small thing Phoenix could try next, without needing to fix everything.
PDF · £5.00
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Ages 4–7
A gentle story about bullying, speaking up and choosing kindness when words hurt.
Try together: Name the trusted adults the character could speak to, then offer to help your child make their own list.
PDF · £5.00 · Paperback · Kindle eBook
View book and buying optionsA child can listen, point, draw, talk or simply enjoy the story. There is no need to finish it in one sitting or answer every question.
The titles on this page are listed for ages 4–7. An adult can read alongside the child; choose based on interest and comfort as well as age.
Phoenix the Cat and the Worry Whirlwind focuses on worried feelings and taking a small next step. The separate worry-books guide includes a comparison with the starting-school story.
A story cannot guarantee a change in behaviour or replace individual support. Use it as a shared way to talk and listen, without requiring your child to demonstrate a particular response.
Yes. The free My Feelings Check-In printable offers a way for a child to point, draw or talk about feelings with a trusted adult. You can find it through the free activity link on this page.
These are stories and educational resources for shared reading. They do not diagnose a condition or replace individual support from a school or healthcare professional.