When your child's BIG feelings hit, it can feel like a storm. One moment everything is fine. The next, there are tears, tummy aches, or sudden resistance - and no one knows what to do.Myla Learns Wings Over My Heart is more than a book about feelings. It is a large-format 8.5 x 11 full-color picture book that teaches a simple, repeatable self-regulation practice inside a warm and enchanting story.
The generous page size allows the illustrations to feel immersive and expressive, creating a shared reading experience that draws children in visually and emotionally. Designed for lap reading at home or visibility in a classroom setting, the spacious layout gives the story room to breathe.
In this beautifully illustrated edition, readers meet Myla, a deep-feeling six-year-old who wakes up with a stomachache and does not want to go to school. In the garden, she meets Aditha, the Energy Fairy, who gently helps her notice that feelings show up in the body for a reason.
Together, they practice "Wings Over My Heart" a calming technique inspired by somatic butterfly taps that children can use anytime big emotions feel overwhelming.
Unlike books that simply name emotions, this story gives children a practical skill they can practice again and again.
This book helps children:
- Notice where feelings show up in the body
- Build emotional intelligence and self-awareness
- Develop healthy coping and self-regulation skills
- Gain confidence during anxious or overwhelming moments
Parents and educators appreciate that this book:
- Provides a practical tool wrapped inside a comforting story
- Encourages connection instead of correction
- Breaks complex emotional ideas into child-friendly language
- Works beautifully at home, in classrooms, or in counseling settings
As part of the Little Stories for BIG Feelings series, this book also includes access to exclusive printable companion resources designed to extend the learning experience beyond the final page.
Created for children ages 4 to 7, Myla Learns Wings Over My Heart is part of the Little Stories for BIG Feelings series from Angela Thibault, the creator of Satori Kid Club, which uses imaginative, play-based storytelling to support emotional awareness, resilience, and healthy communication. Perfect for preschoolers, primary school students and toddlers. It is an excellent support tool for parents, teachers and counselors.
