Feelings & Confidence Personalized Children's Books
Where your child learns to navigate emotions with courage and kindness.
Every child experiences big feelings—the flutter of nerves before trying something new, the sting of jealousy when a friend gets picked first, or the frustration when words won't come out right. These moments can feel overwhelming, especially when you're still learning how to name what's happening inside.
That's where Leo Books' personalized feelings and confidence stories come in. Each book stars your child as they navigate real emotional situations with courage, kindness, and a little help from their story companions. Whether they're discovering their inner bravery button, learning to shrink worry clouds, or finding kind words when big feelings take over, these stories meet children right where they are.
Unlike generic social-emotional books, these stories are deeply personal. Your child's name, photo, and unique personality are woven throughout, making the lessons feel relevant and the victories feel real. They see themselves succeeding, which builds genuine confidence from the inside out. These aren't lecture-heavy lessons or perfectly-tied-up endings. Instead, they're playful adventures that honor the messy reality of growing up while offering practical strategies kids can actually use.
Choose Your Adventure
Every story personalized with your child as the hero.
The Bravery Button
A heartwarming story about finding courage when everything feels scary or new. Your child discovers a special "bravery button" inside themselves that helps them take one small step forward.
The Worry Cloud Shrinker
A soothing story about learning to manage worries and anxious feelings. Your child learns how to shrink worry clouds when anxious thoughts feel too big.
The Mad Day Fix-It Plan
An understanding story about handling anger and frustration in healthy ways. Your child experiences a really frustrating day and learns healthy ways to handle big, angry feelings.
The Sharing Surprise
A warm story about the sometimes-complicated feelings around sharing and generosity. Your child learns that sharing can be hard, but it can also lead to wonderful surprises.
The New Friend Hello
An encouraging story about overcoming shyness and making new friends. Your child wants to make a new friend but feels too shy to say hello.
The "I Can't Yet" Adventure
An inspiring story about developing a growth mindset when things feel too hard. Your child learns the magic word that turns "I can't" into "I can't YET."
Jealousy Jelly Monster
A playful yet honest story about handling jealous feelings when they bubble up. Your child meets the Jealousy Jelly Monster—the squirmy, uncomfortable feeling when someone else has something they want.
The Kind Words Workshop
A thoughtful story about the power of kind words and learning to use them even when it's hard. Your child discovers that kind words have special power to help others and make themselves feel good too.
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Perfect for Every Age
Basic Feelings Vocabulary
Simple stories that name emotions and provide concrete physical strategies. Focus on mad, sad, scared, and happy with gentle validation and reassurance.
Emotional Awareness
Stories about recognizing feelings in themselves and others. Introduces basic coping strategies and the concept that all feelings are okay.
Emotional Intelligence
Complex emotional scenarios with multiple strategies. Explores growth mindset, empathy, and choosing helpful responses to difficult feelings.
Social-Emotional Skills
Advanced narratives about emotional regulation, conflict resolution, and building emotional resilience. Includes self-reflection and metacognition.
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you tailor the story for a specific issue my child is facing?
Absolutely. Our personalized stories can be adapted to address specific emotional challenges your child is experiencing. Whether your child is dealing with shyness in new social situations, anxiety about separation or bedtime, frustration with learning challenges, or navigating jealousy with a new sibling, we can customize the story to match their situation. During the creation process, you can provide details about what your child is going through, and the story will reflect those specific circumstances while offering gentle strategies and emotional validation. The key is that the story meets your child where they are, making the lessons feel personally relevant rather than generic.
Will the story lecture my child or make them feel bad about their feelings?
Not at all. These stories are designed to validate emotions first and foremost. We believe that all feelings are okay—what matters is learning healthy ways to express and manage them. The stories never shame children for feeling scared, angry, jealous, or worried. Instead, they normalize these experiences by showing that everyone has big feelings sometimes, even the story characters and adults. The strategies and solutions emerge naturally through the adventure rather than through lectures or finger-wagging. Your child should finish the story feeling understood and empowered, not criticized or inadequate.
How do I choose between different feelings-focused stories?
Start by thinking about what your child is experiencing right now or what skills would help them most. If they're facing something new and scary, "The Bravery Button" might resonate. If nighttime worries or general anxiety are the challenge, "The Worry Cloud Shrinker" could help. For anger management, choose "The Mad Day Fix-It Plan." If your child struggles with sharing, jealousy, or friendship challenges, those specific stories will be most helpful. You can also create multiple books over time as your child grows and faces different emotional challenges. Many parents keep a small library of feelings books to pull out when specific situations arise.
What age is best for feelings and confidence books?
These stories work beautifully across a wide age range, from ages 3 to 10, with the content automatically adapted to your child's developmental stage. For younger children (3-4), the stories use simpler language, shorter narratives, and more concrete, physical strategies like breathing exercises or movement activities. For older children (7-10), the stories can explore more complex emotional scenarios, include more nuanced social situations, and offer deeper reflection on growth mindset and empathy. The personalization ensures the emotional content matches what your child can understand and practice at their current age.
Can the story include real situations from our family life?
Yes! Including real-life details makes the story even more powerful and relevant. If your child is preparing for a specific event (like starting a new school), dealing with a family change (like a new sibling or a move), or working through a particular friendship challenge, you can share those details during the story creation process. The story can incorporate familiar settings, real concerns your child has voiced, or situations they'll actually encounter. This bridges the gap between the story world and real life, making it easier for your child to apply the strategies when they need them most.
Will the ending be realistic or "perfectly fixed"?
The endings are intentionally realistic and reassuring rather than presenting a perfect resolution. We believe it's important for children to understand that managing feelings is an ongoing process, not a one-time fix. The stories end with your child feeling proud of their progress, equipped with new strategies, and confident they can handle similar situations in the future—but not with the implication that they'll never struggle again. For example, "The Worry Cloud Shrinker" ends with the child knowing that worry clouds might return, but they now have tools to shrink them. This prepares children for real life while still being hopeful and empowering.
Can siblings be included in the story as part of the solution?
Absolutely. Siblings can play important supportive roles in these stories—they might help the main character practice brave moments, work together on a problem-solving plan, or model healthy emotional expression. Including siblings can be especially helpful if the emotional challenge involves their relationship (like jealousy or sharing), as it allows the story to model positive sibling dynamics. You can specify how you'd like siblings included during the personalization process. Some parents even create companion books where each child gets to be the hero of their own emotional growth story.
How can I use these books to start conversations with my child?
These personalized stories are excellent conversation starters because they give you shared language and reference points. After reading together, you might ask, "Have you ever felt like [character name] in the story?" or "What do you think about the bravery button idea—should we try pressing ours?" The stories create a safe, third-person way to discuss emotions that might feel too big to talk about directly. Many parents report that their children bring up the stories spontaneously when facing similar situations: "I need to shrink my worry cloud!" or "I'm having a mad day—can we read that book?" Keep the book accessible so your child can request it when they need emotional support.
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