Even though I bought it for my niece, I ended up reading the whole thing myself before handing it over—the way Felipe’s anxious expressions mirror real feelings is spot-on, and it opens a gentle conversation about mental health without being heavy. The pastel art is soft and inviting, which made it
Lily L.★★★★★
Felipe’s worried little face felt like it was speaking directly to me when I flipped through the pages with my niece, and the way the book opens up a real conversation about feelings without being preachy is exactly what we needed. She asked me to read it twice in one sitting, which says everything.
Eli V.★★★★★
The soft pastel illustrations and Felipe's anxious little face made my kid actually stop and listen during story time, which never happens. It's rare to find a picture book that treats heavy feelings so gently without talking down to children.