FEATURED BOOKS: September

Me Llamo Schnukiputz

Escrito por Rosemarie Dinklage, ilustrado por Inge Cibis. Traducido por María Álvarez.

Este libro bilingue se basa en las aventuras de Schnukiputz, un perrito que aprende sobre el mundo y las relaciones interpersonales. El libro ayuda a los niños a adquirir vocabulario que les permita expresar sus sentimientos con respecto a las cosas que les agradan o les desagradan, así como sus temores o diferentes aspectos de sus relaciones con otras personas. El libro me parece especialmente útil para ser usado por aquellos educadores que tratan de establecer un ambiente pedagógico donde sus alumnos puedan desarrollar destrezas personales y sociales y donde puedan aprender el vocabulario que les permita expresar sus sentimientos.

My Name is Schnukiputz

Written by Rosemarie Ingrid Dinklage, illustrated by Inge Cibis

This book shares the story of Schnucki, a small dog as she goes on adventures with her owner and learns how to be emotionally intelligent. This story is told from Schnuki’s perspective, as she tells her own story. After reading the book you feel as if you know this little dog and the many feelings and emotions she has experienced.

This chapter book includes 19 short stories and interactive questions for grownups to discuss with their children. This book is a great way for children to build emotional intelligence and awareness of their inner lives.

....also available in German/English!

Mein Name Ist Schnuckiputz/My Name Is Schnuckputz, German and English Bilingual Picture Book

Written by Rosemarie Dinklage, illustrated by Inge Cibis. Translated by Rosemarie Dinklage.

Geschrieben von Rosemarie Dinklage, illustriert von Inge Cibis. Übersetzt von Rosemarie Dinklage.

This bilingual book is about Schnuckiputz, a young dog who learns about the world and interpersonal relationships. The book helps children acquire vocabulary that allows them to express their feelings, their likes and dislikes, their fears and misgivings, as well as different aspects of their relationships with other people. The book can be useful to educators trying to help students develop personal and social skills.

Juntos, Somos Invencibles

Escrito e ilustrado por Jenny Dearinger, traducido por Genesis Bockman

Individualmente, podemos ser dueños de nuestros mundos, pero juntos, podemos ser imparables! Inspira a tus niños a que no solo alcancen éxito individual sino que también se empoderen a trabajar con otros para a hacer al mundo un mejor lugar. Juntos, somos invencibles.

This book is also available as an English-language version, Together We Are Fierce, written and illustrated by Jenny Dearinger.

Individually, we can be owners of our worlds, but together, we can be unstoppable! Inspire your children not only to achieve individual success but also to empower themselves to work with others to make the world a better place. Together, we are invincible.

This book was originally written in English and then translated into Spanish.

Spanish-language books in the Emotatudes series

Written by Karen White Porter and Christi Grace Porter. Illustrated by Karen White Porter

Getting the bejeebers scared out of you paints a picture of what is happening inside of you when you are frightened. Having a conniption tells us more about our inner life than just 'being angry.' Having 'a case of the blues' explains more than just 'being sad.' What do these nouns look like, feel like or sound like? The answer to that question will help us unlock the passion of our inner worlds in living color with sound and movement.

We really can't control how many emotional experiences we will have, but we can control how we will deal with them, and we can ask questions about what needs to be done in emotionally charged situations. The Emotatudes series is a tool to teach emotionally intelligent children who will become the more caring citizens of tomorrow.

#6 Mandalas de la Emoción

Escrito por Karen White Porter y Martha Joseph Watts, ilustrado por Karen White Porter, Traducido por Albert Milan

El Libro del Mandala de la Emoción extrae nuestra vida interior para mostrarla con un diseño, creatividad y vitalidad a todo color. Estos coloridos mandalas llenos de energía nos proporcionan una llave para desbloquear nuestra inteligencia emocional personal a través de preguntas sobre nuestra vida interior cuando tenemos una emoción. Disfruta del arte y expande tu vocabulario emocional.

English title: Emotion Mandala Coloring Book, written by Karen White Porter and Martha Joseph Watts, Illustrated by Karen White Porter

Emotion mandalas are artistic renderings of feelings that take into account our inner and outer life. We use these mandalas as a way to look at your inner life of feelings. It is a fun way to process what is going on in your emotional life. Although, the mandala may be viewed as a religious symbol, here it is used as a tool to encourage social emotional awareness. It is our hope that these mandalas will help us contemplate our emotional life so we can better cope with the outside world.

#14 Siento Compasion Cuando Te Veo Sufrir

Escrito por Karen White Porter y Christi Grace Porter, ilustrado por Karen White Porter, Traducido por Fabiola Cespedes Araujo

En esta décima entrega de la serie Emotatudes, seguimos a Doug, el niño que ama montar en bici, en una experiencia que cambiará su perspectiva para siempre. A través de su encuentro con un perrito llamado Pepper, Doug experimenta cómo su corazón se abre, transformando el juicio inicial en un poderoso sentimiento de compasión.

English title: I Feel Compassion When I See You Suffer, written and Illustrated by Karen White Porter, Edited by Dr. James Robert Porter, LMHC

In this tenth installment of the Emotatudes series, we follow Doug, the boy who loves riding his bike, in an experience that will change his perspective forever. Through his encounter with a little dog named Pepper, Doug experiences how his heart opens, transforming initial judgment into a powerful feeling of compassion.

#11 El Enfado de Anna y Amy

Escrito por Karen White Porter y Christi Grace Porter, ilustrado por Karen White Porter, Traducido por Fabiola Cespedes Araujo

Lee este libro para descubrir cómo el Dr. Kich interviene para aportar una acción productiva en una situación llena de enojo. El libro "Anne and Amy's Anger Emotatude" explica cómo el enojo puede utilizarse de maneras poderosas. Es uno de los muchos libros de Emotatude que nos ayudan a lidiar con nuestros sentimientos. Lee este libro para descubrir cómo el Dr. Kich interviene para aportar una acción productiva en una situación llena de enojo. Observa cómo Anne y Amy honran sus sentimientos y luego deciden qué hacer con el enojo que sienten.

English title: Anne and Amy's Anger, written by Karen White Porter and Christi Grace Porter, Illustrated by Karen White Porter

Read this book to find out how Dr. Kich intervenes to bring productive action into a situation filled with anger. This book explains how anger can be used in powerful ways. It is one of the many Emotatudes books that help us deal with our feelings. Read this book to find out how Dr. Kich intervenes to bring productive action into a situation filled with anger. See how Anne and Amy honor their feelings, and then decide what to do with the anger they feel.

#1 I feel Disgusted when You Don’t Blow Your Nose / Me Siento Asqueado Cuando No Te Soplas La Nariz

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Escrito e ilustrado por Karen White Porter, editado por el Dr. James Robert Porter, LMHC

Todos sabemos lo vergonzoso que es tener la nariz moquienta. También es incómodo decirle a alguien que necesita sonarse la nariz. No quieres herir sus sentimientos, pero también quieres que sepan por qué tal vez no quieras hacer cosas con ellos. Esto es lo que le pasa a Ben y Deb. Ben invita a Deb a participar en muchas actividades, pero ella sigue diciendo que no porque no le gusta estar cerca de su nariz moquienta. ¿Cómo resolverán Ben y Deb este problema juntos? Este colorido libro abre la puerta a discutir temas incómodos de manera no amenazante para los más jóvenes.

Este libro es bilingüe en inglés y español.

Written and illustrated by Karen White Porter, Edited by Dr. James Robert Porter, LMHC

We all know how embarrassing it is to have a runny nose. It is also awkward to tell someone they need to blow their nose. You don't want to hurt their feelings, but you also want them to know why you might not want to do things with them. This is what happens to Ben and Deb. Ben invites Deb to participate in many activities, but she keeps saying no because she does not like being around his runny nose. How will the Ben and Deb solve this problem together? This colorful book opens the door to discussing awkward topics in a nonthreatening way for younger audiences.

This book is bilingual in English and Spanish.

To celebrate Grandparent's Day...

I Feel Overwhelmed When I Fall Down

Written and illustrated by Karen White Porter, Edited by Dr. James Robert Porter, LMHC

A peaceful afternoon at the park takes an unexpected turn in this poignant addition to the I Feel… When… series.

Ed and his grandmother cherish their routine: quiet walks through the trees to feed the local birds. But when a hidden rock causes Grandma to trip and fall, the calm of the afternoon is suddenly shattered. For Ed, seeing someone he leans on become vulnerable triggers a wave of overwhelming emotion—a mix of fear, confusion, and a frantic desire to help.

This story provides a gentle, age-appropriate look at how children process "big" emergencies. As Ed and his grandmother navigate the immediate aftermath of the fall, readers see a model of resilience and mutual support. It highlights that while we cannot always prevent accidents, we can control how we respond to them through calm action and emotional honesty.

To celebrate International Literacy Day...

I Feel... When... series

Written and Illustrated by Karen White Porter, Edited by Dr. James Robert Porter, LMHC

In Karen White Porter’s I Feel… When… series, the Feeling Friends demonstrate how to handle feelings. See how these furry friends learn appropriate ways to express feelings and solve problems by coping with their feelings through listening to one another and observing each other without judgement, expressing feelings and needs, and coping with feelings in compassionate and helpful ways. This colorful series opens the door to discussing emotions in an easy way for younger audiences.

"The 'I Feel ... When ...' book series demonstrates non-violent communication and expression of feelings to new readers. This is the only children's book series I have come across that does this in my many years of practice."

- Dr. Cheryl Remington Phd., School Psychologist

"This book series is perfect for my two granddaughters to learn how to share their feelings with one another and get along at an early age."

- Helen Hooley, grandmother

Beginning sight words are used in the narrative. If children can memorize these words well enough to recognize them by sight, they can read faster with confidence. The I Feel… When… books also use nonviolent communication as described by psychotherapist Dr. Jim Porter and Karen Porter in their weekly show 'Feeling Fridays' on their YouTube channel 'Dealing with Feelings' The husband-and-wife team invites you to explore feelings with your young reader as they begin to read.

This series combines with the Emotatudes picture book series that examines how we vibrationally feel inside, the Emotion Mandala picture book, and the Emotion Mandala coloring book.

"This is a great series for helping children identify their feelings, and express them appropriately."

- Dr. Nancy Perry, Child Psychologist

Featured Books: September 2026