LACHILLY Interactive “Why Do I Feel Sad?” Lift-The-Flap Feelings Book

LACHILLY Interactive “Why Do I Feel Sad?” Lift-The-Flap Feelings Book – Building Emotional Literacy Through Inclusive Storytelling

Support children’s emotional development and wellbeing with the LACHILLY Interactive “Why Do I Feel Sad?” Lift-The-Flap Feelings Book, thoughtfully created to help children aged 3+ understand, express, and manage sadness in a safe and supportive way. This beautifully illustrated, lift-the-flap book provides simple language, interactive elements, and relatable scenarios to empower children to name and navigate their feelings—aligning with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and inclusive early learning practices.

Perfect for group reading, one-on-one emotional check-ins, or calm corner resources, this book fosters empathy, resilience, and meaningful conversations about emotions.

EYLF-Aligned Learning Outcomes:

• Outcome 1: Children have a strong sense of identity
  By exploring feelings of sadness, children learn that all emotions are valid. They begin to understand themselves better, recognise how they feel, and develop the confidence to express emotions appropriately.

• Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
  The book provides children with tools to cope with emotional challenges, supporting mental health, resilience, and emotional regulation from an early age.

• Outcome 5: Children are effective communicators
  Through lift-the-flap prompts and simple text, children are encouraged to talk about their feelings, ask questions, and use language to describe emotional experiences.

Inclusive Features:

• Accessible Language & Visual Cues: Clear, age-appropriate language and expressive illustrations support a wide range of learning needs, including neurodivergent learners and children with language delays.

• Interactive Lift-the-Flap Format: Engages multiple senses, supporting tactile learners and promoting curiosity, engagement, and deeper comprehension.

• Culturally & Emotionally Sensitive: Inclusive characters and diverse scenarios promote empathy and reflect a variety of experiences and family contexts.

• Ideal for Calm Corners, SEL Circles & Home Use: A supportive tool for educators, therapists, and families to gently open up conversations around sadness and emotional wellbeing.