The Little Squirrel Who Had Big Feelings
After a full day, Yan falls apart when his emotions flood all at once, and his parents help him calm down through connection.
Yan The Little Squirrel | Ages 2-5
Yan the Little Squirrel
Big Feelings, We Calm Together
A gentle picture book for ages 2-5 about toddler tantrums, attention-seeking behaviour, emotional regulation, and co-regulation.
Additional Book Information
Reading age
2-5 years
Print length
46 pages
Language
English
Dimensions
13.97 x 0.28 x 21.59 cm
Publication date
March 17, 2026
Category
Yan The Little Squirrel
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Price 18.99 CAD
Paperback is available now on Amazon Canada. The Kindle eBook edition is coming soon.
Inside the Book
For big feelings that need connection
Warm storytelling for toddlers, parents, and preschool social-emotional learning.
The Little Squirrel Who Felt Lonely
When Yan interrupts, grabs, and demands attention, his parents discover that underneath the behaviour is a simple message: “I need you.”
The Little Squirrel When Mama Lost Her Calm
When Mama’s voice grows louder than she meant it to, Yan learns that even grown-ups have big feelings and that love can always be repaired.
Are you navigating toddler tantrums, constant “look at me” moments after a long day, or maybe you had a breakdown yourself and now regret what you said to your little one?
When little ones have big emotions, their nervous system can feel overwhelmed, and so can yours. Crying, yelling, refusing, or falling apart are often signs that a child needs connection.
In Yan the Little Squirrel: Big Feelings, We Calm Together, Little Squirrel Yan and his parents explore emotional regulation, attention-seeking behaviour, and co-regulation through warm storytelling and relatable everyday moments.
Designed for families practicing gentle parenting and preschool social-emotional learning, this book helps children understand big feelings while giving parents practical tools to restore calm and prevent meltdowns.
Perfect for:
- Toddler books about feelings
- Books about tantrums and emotional regulation
- Bedtime calming stories
- Preschool classroom SEL
Because big feelings don’t need punishment; they need connection.
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