Big steps of independence can mean big feelings. Ibex's story gives children the courage to embrace their deep feelings and see sensitivity as a gift that should be shared, not hidden away.
Sensitive Ibex is born with a big open heart and often feels the pain of the world when things go wrong. Instead of hardening his heart, Ibex learns how to access resilience and do the right thing even when it is hard to do. In contrast to the 'tough guy' model, Ibex teaches that having the emotional courage to accept your feelings and the feelings of others is true strength.
Note: This is an updated cover of the Ibex Board Book.
Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 18 reviews)
Christopher★★★★★
My kid gets anxious about new situations, and this book’s focus on embracing big feelings really clicked with him after just a few readings. The simple story about Ibex facing deep emotions feels genuine, not preachy—he actually asked to read it again.
George★★★★★
I wasn’t sure how my preschooler would handle the talk about big feelings, but the simple story in this board book opened up a sweet conversation about being sensitive. The sturdy pages are perfect for little hands that like to turn them over and over.
Sophia★★★★★
My daughter loves tracing the characters' expressions with her finger, and the simple text actually helped us start a real conversation about being scared of her first sleepover. The sturdy pages hold up well to repeated readings, too.
Owen★★★★★
My son gets overwhelmed easily, and this book's focus on seeing sensitivity as a gift really clicked for him—he asked to read it three times in a row.
James★★★★★
My toddler had a big meltdown yesterday, and quietly reading this together helped him name what he was feeling. The simple way it frames sensitivity as a gift is something we both needed to hear.
Joseph★★★★★
My nephew completely lights up when we read about Ibex learning to name those big, overwhelming feelings instead of just crying them out. The sturdy board pages hold up well to his excited little grabs, and it’s sparked genuine conversations about emotions during our bedtime routine.
Thomas★★★★★
My toddler has been having some big feelings lately, and this book’s simple, gentle language about embracing sensitivity really clicked for him. The sturdy board pages are perfect for his eager little hands to turn on his own.
Samuel★★★★★
My son gets really overwhelmed by new situations, and this book's simple, reassuring story about embracing deep feelings has helped him start naming his own emotions instead of just melting down. The sturdy board pages are perfect for his rough handling.
Elizabeth L.★★★★★
My toddler has been clinging to me during drop-offs, and this book’s message about feeling big emotions really clicked for him. The sturdy board pages hold up well to repeated readings, and the simple story gives us a new way to talk about his sensitivity.
Edward I.★★★★★
My son struggles with naming his feelings, but the way this book frames big emotions as "deep" really clicked for him. We've read it every night this week and he's started telling me when he feels sensitive instead of just melting down.
