Slumberkins Classroom Library & Kin Set – 15 Plush Kins + Big Book Library

My kids immediately started using the Kin characters to act out calming-down strategies, and the big storybooks make it so easy to weave emotional learning into our bedtime routine. The plushies are surprisingly soft, and having 15 different ones really helps when siblings want to argue over who gets to hold which friend.

This bundle has been a game-changer for my preschool class; the big hardcover books are sturdy enough for daily group reading and the little kin plushies make each emotion lesson feel personal. I’ve already seen kids calming themselves by hugging the Belly Breathe Kin during story time.

My three-year-old already recognizes the “belly breathing” bear when she’s upset, and the mini books are the perfect size for her to flip through on her own. The variety of plush Kins means each kid in our small play group can pick their own comfort buddy.

We use these during our morning circle time, and the alpaca kin has become a class favorite for practicing deep breaths. The sturdy corduroy books hold up well to daily reading by little hands.

Each kin comes with its own sturdy book, so my classroom now has a whole library of emotional learning stories—and my students fight over who gets to hold Bigfoot during circle time. The variety of plush characters makes it easy to connect each lesson to a different feeling.

I was so relieved to find a set that actually helps my kids talk about their feelings instead of just throwing tantrums. The plush kins are surprisingly cuddly and the big book library keeps them engaged for short story times.

My three-year-old gets so excited picking out a new kin each night for our bedtime story. The Big Book Library has so many titles that we haven't even gotten through them all yet, and I've noticed him starting to use words like 'frustrated' and 'calm' on his own.

I've been reading these with my kindergartener every night, and the way each book introduces a specific emotion like frustration or jealousy feels so natural. The plush Kins are surprisingly soft, and my daughter already sleeps with the little fox. Definitely a solid investment for teaching emotional intelligence.

Each kin has its own little book that teaches a different emotional skill, and my kids actually fight over who gets to hold the frustrated-feeling fox during story time. The plushies are surprisingly soft and well-made for how many you get in this set.

I’m a teacher and bought this for my classroom calm-down corner—the 15 plush kins are soft and sturdy enough for daily use by little hands. The only reason I’m not giving five stars is that the big book library feels a bit thin on story variety compared to the number of plush characters we got. Still, it’s already helping my kids name their feelings more often, which is the whole point.