Nuha's Big Feelings

Little Nuha is having a big day.
Blocks topple, towers fall, toy cars roll where they shouldn't-and suddenly her feelings feel too big to hold inside.

In this tender, beautifully illustrated story, young readers journey with Nuha as she navigates frustration, anger, sadness, and disappointment, discovering simple ways to calm her heart and try again. With the help of her cheerful little brother Anas, Nuha learns three powerful coping tools:

✨ Starfish Breathing - stretch, breathe, reset
✨ Blowing Away the Angry Cloud - release the tension
✨ The Counting Trick - focus, breathe, calm

These emotional strategies appear throughout the story (shown in images on pages 13, 23, 37, and more) and are expanded further in the Parent & Teacher Guide at the end of the book (pp. 44-47).

A Story Every Child Will See Themselves In

Through expressive, gentle watercolour illustrations (seen throughout the book, e.g., pages 5, 11, 21, 35), Nuha's experiences reflect the everyday challenges of early childhood-when emotions are huge, patience is tiny, and small moments feel like the end of the world.
With warmth and empathy, the story reminds children:

❤️ All feelings are okay
❤️ Everyone gets upset sometimes
❤️ Calming down is a skill we can learn
❤️ We can always try again-one breath at a time

✔ Supports emotional literacy for ages 3-7
✔ Encourages healthy expression of big feelings
✔ Models simple, child-friendly calming tools
✔ Perfect for bedtime, circle time, or SEL lessons
✔ Includes discussion prompts and guided techniques
✔ Set in a warm, relatable Asian home environment

The back pages include:
• Let's Chat Prompts (p. 45)
• Coping Techniques Explained (p. 46)
• A Gentle Reminder for Caregivers (p. 47)
• A note on the importance of reading together (p. 48)
• A cosy real-life reading note from Ummi (p. 49)

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These enrich the reading experience and turn the book into a trusted tool for emotional development.