This book is an excellent way to have a discussion with a student or child about the importance of recognizing and naming emotions.

I read it to my 3/4 blend at outdoor summer camp.

The way I taught it:

You see when you drink lots of water, your body sends you a message of what you have to do to take care of yourself

You wouldn’t ignore that signal and move on with your day because it could result in an accident or be unsafe

The same goes for feelings and emotions
They’re signals from our body to communicate how you are reacting and feeling in a situation

By acknowledging and naming the feeling, you can figure out what you need to comfort yourself in that moment (by using a coping skill).