05/03/2026
World Book Day Blog, Exploring Big Feelings Through Stories šš
World Book Day is a wonderful reminder of how powerful stories can be for children. Books allow children to explore emotions, understand experiences, and see the world from different perspectives. For many children, especially those who may struggle to express how they feel, stories can open the door to important conversations about emotions and wellbeing.
This World Book Day, the book I chose to explore is **Stormās Big Feelings by Jessica Nuttall.
It is a beautifully written story that helps children understand that having big feelings is completely normal.
Why This Book Matters ā¤ļø
Children experience a wide range of emotions every single day. Sometimes those feelings can feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to explain.
In Stormās Big Feelings, we meet Storm, a character who experiences emotions that feel very big and powerful, much like a storm itself. The story gently explores how these feelings can build up and how children can begin to understand and manage them.
The book provides an accessible and reassuring way for children to see that:
Everyone has big feelings sometimes
Emotions can feel intense but they will pass
Itās okay to talk about how we feel
There are healthy ways to express emotions
For children who may struggle with emotional regulation, anxiety, or understanding their feelings, this story offers both comfort and connection.
The Power of Books in Emotional Wellbeing š±
Stories like Stormās Big Feelings do more than entertain, they support emotional development. When children see characters experiencing similar emotions to their own, it helps them feel less alone.
Books can help children:
š recognise and name emotions
š¬ start conversations about feelings
š§ build emotional literacy
š¤ develop empathy for others
š understand that feelings change and grow
This is particularly important for children who may find it difficult to communicate how they feel in words.
Using Stories to Support Children
After reading a story like Stormās Big Feelings, it can be helpful to open up gentle conversations with children. You might ask questions such as:
Have you ever had feelings that felt like a storm?
What do you do when you feel upset or overwhelmed?
What helps you feel calm again?
Activities such as drawing feelings, using emotion fans, or completing wellbeing worksheets can help children continue exploring these ideas in a safe and creative way.
Celebrating World Book Day šāØ
World Book Day is about celebrating reading, imagination, and the joy of stories. But it is also a wonderful opportunity to use books to support childrenās emotional wellbeing.
Books like Stormās Big Feelings remind us that stories can help children make sense of the world around them and the feelings inside them.
Because sometimes the best way to understand big feelingsā¦ is through a story.
Storm's Big Feelings
