Kiwicorn's Flurry of Feelings

Kiwicorn’s Flurry of Feelings - A Beautiful Journey Through Emotions by Kat Quinn

Flurry of Feelings is an uplifting and heartwarming story that explores a wide array of emotions, showing children how to navigate their feelings with resilience and self-awareness. Kiwicorn, the lovable character at the heart of the story, embarks on a journey where he feels as though he's failing at the smallest of tasks. As he faces a series of emotional challenges, Kiwicorn discovers that sometimes, all it takes is a deep breath and a moment of pause to find the solution that’s been there all along.

This beautiful book encourages children to recognise and talk about their emotions, helping them understand that feelings come and go, and every challenge presents a new opportunity to learn and grow.

Why We Love It:

Kiwicorn’s Flurry of Feelings is an empowering story for young readers, full of relatable moments that teach them about emotional resilience. It highlights the importance of taking a moment to pause and breathe, a vital lesson that can help kids overcome frustration or confusion when faced with challenges. The gentle narrative and engaging illustrations invite them to explore their own feelings and reflect on how they can cope when emotions are running high.

The Results We’ve Seen:

We’ve seen this book open up a valuable dialogue about feelings and emotional intelligence, empowering children to identify their emotions and discuss them openly. It encourages kids not to give up, even when things feel tough, making it an excellent tool for building resilience.

Children are able to relate to Kiwicorn’s journey, recognising that it’s okay to feel frustrated and that emotions are a normal part of life. By using this book, children have developed better emotional vocabulary and have learned strategies to manage their feelings with confidence.

This book also helps children understant that emotions don’t last forever and that resilience comes from taking a step back, breathing, and finding new ways to tackle challenges. It’s been praised for fostering empathy and emotional growth in young readers.

Ways to Use It:

At home: Use Flurry of Feelings as an anytimestory to help your child reflect on their day and explore their feelings. 

In the classroom: Teachers can incorporate the book into lessons about emotional intelligence, resilience, and problem-solving. It can serve as a great kōrero starter about how to deal with difficult emotions in a healthy way.

As a self-regulation tool: Encourage children to practice deep breathing or mindfulness when they’re feeling overwhelmed, just like Kiwicorn does in the story. Use the book as a reminder that taking a pause can often lead to a clearer perspective.

Why It's a Must-Have:

Flurry of Feelings is a delightful story and it’s an essential tool for helping children understand and manage their emotions. It encourages children to be kind to themselves when faced with difficulties and provides valuable insights into how to work through emotional challenges with patience and perseverance.

This book is perfect for helping children navigate the complexities of their feelings, equipping them with the tools to face life’s ups and downs with strength and optimism. Whether you're looking to foster emotional intelligence at home or in the classroom, Flurry of Feelings is a beautiful addition to your bookshelf or quiet space.