Embracing our emotions takes courage, and Ibex reminds us that we are capable of inviting in all of our feelings. "Ibex Greets His Feelings" provides a strong foundation for children to build emotional courage. In this story, Ibex's caregiver tells him that all of his feelings are welcome and that each of our emotions serves a purpose, even if sometimes they can be difficult to feel.
Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 12 reviews)
Samuel U.★★★★★
My toddler got really into acting out the different feelings with Ibex on each page — it's been a sweet way to start talking about emotions. The illustrations are cheerful without being overwhelming, and the simple text keeps my little one engaged through the whole book.
Benjamin N.★★★★★
The thick, sturdy pages are perfect for little hands that tend to get rough. My kid loves pointing at the expressive illustrations while we talk about different feelings.
Lucy X.★★★★★
My toddler actually paused to look at the pages when the ibex is shown with a big frown—the simple animal faces really help start conversations about emotions. It’s a sturdy board book that’s held up to a few drops and tosses already.
Chloe J.★★★★★
The thick pages are perfect for little hands, and the simple message about feeling all your emotions really clicked with my three-year-old during meltdowns.
Samuel★★★★★
My toddler was a bit overwhelmed by big feelings, but the simple, direct language in this board book really helped us start a conversation about emotions. The sturdy pages are holding up well to lots of re-reads and grabbing.
Madison P.★★★★★
The pages are sturdy enough for my three-year-old to turn on her own, and the story’s message about facing emotions feels genuinely thoughtful. She already asks to read it before naptime.
Benjamin★★★★★
My toddler loves pointing at the ibex's different expressions on each page—it's already helping him name his own moods. The sturdy board construction means I can let him flip through it himself without worrying about torn pages. A simple but meaningful way to start talking about feelings together.
Michael★★★★★
The thick board pages hold up well to my son's enthusiastic page turns, and the simple phrasing about emotional courage is already helping him name his own feelings.
Hannah★★★★★
My toddler actually paused and listened when I read the part about “courage” — the simple words and bright illustration really held their attention. It’s sturdy enough for little hands to turn the pages on their own, which is a huge plus for us.
Joseph A.★★★★★
The page where Ibex names different feelings like joy and worry is already helping my three-year-old put words to what’s happening inside. I love that the board book format survives her enthusiastic page-turning without ripping.
