My Body Sends A Signal: Helping Kids Recognize Emotions and Express Feelings

When kids feel a flutter in their stomach, a warmth in their cheeks, or tightness in their chest, they may not know what their bodies are trying to tell them. In My Body Sends a Signal, Natalia Maguire guides young readers (ages 5–10) through the often mysterious landscape of emotions and physical cues.

With gentle storytelling and vivid illustrations, this book helps children:

• Recognize emotional signals (like nervousness, excitement, sadness, anger)

• Understand how those emotions manifest in their bodies

• Put words to what they feel—and share them with trusted adults

Whether read as a bedtime story, used in the classroom, or shared by caregivers, My Body Sends a Signal offers a warm, supportive tool for building emotional literacy. It encourages children to listen to themselves, name their feelings, and express them in healthy ways.

A valuable addition to any child’s library, this book is perfect for:

• Parents and caregivers who want to foster emotional awareness

• Teachers and counselors seeking a resource for social-emotional learning

• Young readers discovering that their feelings and bodies have an important language of their own

Let your child’s feelings find a voice—with empathy, understanding, and self-compassion.