Learning with Dylan: How I Feel is a gentle and engaging children's book designed to help young readers recognize, name, and understand their emotions. Through colorful illustrations and simple, reassuring language, children are introduced to common feelings such as happy, sad, mad, scared, calm, excited, tired, shy, sick, proud, loved, and silly.
Each page shows Dylan experiencing a feeling in a familiar, everyday situation, making it easy for children to relate and see themselves in the story. This book encourages emotional awareness, empathy, and healthy conversations between children and caregivers, teachers, or therapists.
Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, Learning with Dylan: How I Feel supports early social-emotional learning (SEL) in a comforting and inclusive way. The book is designed to be calming, approachable, and free of fear-based messaging, helping children feel safe as they explore their emotions.
Created with love by a disabled veteran and mom, this book was inspired by real-life experiences and a deep desire to help children feel seen, understood, and supported as they grow.