“My 16 month old granddaughter was mesmerized! She was fascinated by the beautiful balloons especially but listened to every word from the beginning to the end of the book.”

-Proud Grandparent

“I know all 3 of my grandchildren will ask for this as their bedtime book for years to come!”

-Proud Grandparent

“LOVE the activities!”

-Mom of two

“I just got my book! It will be the hit of my book club with my retired teacher friends!”

-Retired Teacher

"Wow! This is a wonderful book for sharing one-on-one, or with a class. I can picture using it as an extension to a Second Step lesson or a Morning Meeting check-in. I also really liked the additional synonyms at the end. I can picture older kids brainstorming their own.”

-Wendy Offery, MLS; School Library Media Specialist.

“This is every school counselor's dream book. And for a Title One school like mine, it is a powerful text to incorporate into a classroom reading for its rich vocabulary and expressive language! This is a book all elementary teachers would want in their classroom (especially at the beginning of the year) and it partners so well with programs like Responsive Classroom and Second Step.”

--Jeanne Muzi; Elementary School Principal

“I can definitely use this in my classroom! The illustrations are great so crisp and bright!”

-Julie Yi; First Grade Teacher

“A heartfelt story told by a loving grandmother and distinguished educator, Joan Ruddiman, EdD, who shares the journey of Noanie and PopPop as a way to encourage children to share their own big feelings about life's experiences. This book provides children with the freedom to create and showcase themselves using a selection of exciting activities and expanded vocabulary. Joan does a masterful job empowering students to be active participants in self-expression that vastly enhances vibrant and meaningful learning.”

--Laurence R. Fieber; Executive Director, Emeritus: Center for Future Educators

“I love it! The concept is brilliant. A beautiful story and teaching tool. Congratulations!”

-Jo Fiore, Librarian

“A DARLING BOOK! Interesting how all the layers that are considered, especially the rise and fall of the balloon.”

-Marilyn Roessler; Retired Educator

“Delightful story! I really like the connection of feelings and balloons. The deflated balloon when PopPop is sick is a great illustration.”

-Kay Goerss, PhD; Retired Superintendent

So excited my book arrived! Can’t wait to share with my daughters. Beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous!

-Proud Dad

Each time I read Little Children, BIG Feelings, I find new thoughts and feelings expressed.

-a fan

Your stories are so needed in this crazy world that children are trying to adjust to daily.

-a new Grandmother

“Mama, read it again!”

-AJ, age 3