Sometimes I Feel Like the Weather: A Story About Identifying & Managing Emotions

Big feelings can move like a storm-and that's okay.

Sometimes I Feel Like the Weather is a heartwarming social-emotional learning (SEL) picture book that helps children ages 3-12 recognize, name, and manage big emotions through engaging weather-themed characters. Created by a veteran educator, this story pairs real-weather photography with calming strategies aligned to the CASEL framework, making it a perfect fit for homes, classrooms, and counseling spaces.

In this imaginative and accessible story, readers meet:

• Twister the Tornado - representing anger
• Sunny the Sun - happiness
• Dew the Raindrop - sadness
• Bolt the Thunderstorm - disappointment
• Gale the Wind - worry
• Iris the Rainbow - the calm after the storm, reflection and problem-solving

Rooted in the science of social-emotional learning, Sometimes I Feel Like the Weather naturally embeds emotional regulation strategies within the narrative-giving kids tools they can use in everyday life. Through relatable characters and vivid imagery, the book transforms abstract emotions into something visual and tangible, helping young readers navigate their feelings with confidence, empathy, and self-awareness.

Perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and caregivers looking to build emotional literacy, this story supports conversations about feelings while providing practical ways to handle them. Whether shared during circle time, bedtime, or a counseling session, Sometimes I Feel Like the Weather opens the door to emotional understanding -and shows kids that every feeling has a way through.