Written by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, these picture books open conversations children can't always start on their own — covering anxiety, grief, family transitions, and emotional literacy. Curated for ages 0–8, organized by theme.
Emi K is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) who writes picture books as a therapeutic tool — not as a credential sideline, but as a core part of her clinical practice. Her books are used by school counselors, child therapists, and families because they're grounded in how children actually process difficult emotions: through story.
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TaleNest books align with common summer reading themes around identity, community, bravery, and imagination. The When the World Feels… and Little Hearts, Big Skills series are particularly well-suited for programs centered on emotional wellness and resilience — two themes that appear across most regional summer reading programs.
“My daughter absolutely loves Farmer Ethan! The illustrations are so warm and inviting — she asks for this one every single night at bedtime. A beautiful addition to any little one's bookshelf.”
— Emma R., Amazon
★★★★★
“The Little Hearts Big Skills series has been a game-changer for us. Emi K has such a gift for putting big emotions into words a toddler can understand. Our therapist even recommended it!”
— Sarah M., Parent Review
★★★★★
“Mama Flora is pure magic. My son was going through a big change at school and this story opened up a conversation I didn't know how to start. We've gifted it to three other families since.”
— James T., Parent Review
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Free: Feelings Talk Starter Guide
A one-page discussion guide for librarians, counselors, and educators — with conversation prompts, feeling vocabulary starters, and reading extension activities for each therapeutic theme. Perfect for storytime programs and classroom read-alouds.
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