Mixed Feelings

Illustrated by Liana Finck
$18.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Rise x Penguin Workshop
36 per carton
On sale Jan 21, 2025 | 9780593660423
Age 3-5 years
Sales rights: World
From acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck comes a validating and heartfelt feelings book like none other.

This exploration of mixed and wide-ranging emotions is presented in illustrated vignettes and beautifully articulate text. Each spread portrays a specific scenario involving a child and a phrase that reminds readers (young and old) that not all feelings can be summed up in a single word, or occur singularly. The text “Mostly happy but a little sad” accompanies a child leaving for the beach, but waving goodbye to his dog. “Like I’m trying hard to have fun”  shows a child at a loud party, covering their ears. In her trademark style and funny-because-it’s-real approach, Finck has created a deeply insightful book on feelings that validates the way we all experience the world.
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"A nuanced take on children’s emotions." —Kirkus

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From acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck comes a validating and heartfelt feelings book like none other.

This exploration of mixed and wide-ranging emotions is presented in illustrated vignettes and beautifully articulate text. Each spread portrays a specific scenario involving a child and a phrase that reminds readers (young and old) that not all feelings can be summed up in a single word, or occur singularly. The text “Mostly happy but a little sad” accompanies a child leaving for the beach, but waving goodbye to his dog. “Like I’m trying hard to have fun”  shows a child at a loud party, covering their ears. In her trademark style and funny-because-it’s-real approach, Finck has created a deeply insightful book on feelings that validates the way we all experience the world.

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Praise

"A nuanced take on children’s emotions." —Kirkus