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Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers

When it comes to big emotions and feelings, Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers are here to listen and help! Join them on their next adventure.

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Available Wherever Books Are Sold
Available Wherever Books Are Sold
Available Wherever Books Are Sold

Coming Soon

WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF

Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers

When it comes to big emotions and feelings, Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers are here to listen and help! Join them on their next expedition.

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Activities & Resources

The Emotion Wheel

One of my our favorite tools from Bella and Bird Explore Anger is The Emotion Wheel. Learn how you and your family can communicate your feelings and emotions and feel better.

Fun-Stuff

Fun Stuff

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Ready for adventure? If so, you’re in the right place for activities, downloads, and other cool things from Bella and Bird!

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For Grown-Ups

These fun, educational resources make it easier for parents, therapists, teachers, librarians, or anyone looking to help children manage their emotions better and improve their relationships.

What People are Saying

About Bella and Bird Explore Anger

“This is a valuable story offering a nuanced approach to feelings and, better yet, concrete ways for children to manage their emotions. It will make a worthy addition to any child’s bookshelf.”

“The first installment in Plaskon’s debut Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers series, this picture book will best serve young audiences as a narrative-based tool for social-emotional learning. It tends to be instructive without being pedantic, thanks to Bird’s silly but amusing commentary… An informative but readable book to help kids mitigate their anger.”

“Bella and Bird Explore Anger is a lucid, supportive picture book that introduces practical strategies for handling hard emotions. The illustrations are soft and understated, enriched with whimsical details and clever visuals that reinforce each strategy.”

Meet the Author

Dr. Deana Plaskon

I’m Deana, an award-winning children’s author, educator, licensed mental health professional, and someone who can’t walk past a friendly dog without stopping to say hello or beautiful flowers without stopping to smell them. Bella isn’t just a storybook character. She’s my real-life Gypsy Vanner horse. I’ve been known to have long conversations with her. She always has something to say; you just need to watch her body language and listen.

And Bird (yes, his name really is Bird!) is inspired by the curious little barn swallows that gather Bella’s flowing mane to build their nests in her stall. After Hurricane Ian, I saw how deeply children were affected by fear, sadness, uncertainty, and change. That experience inspired me to create the Bella and Bird Emotion Explorers series, blending engaging stories with practical emotional intelligence tools to help children understand and navigate their emotions. When I’m not writing, you’ll usually find me at the barn with Bella, spending time with my family, or dreaming up my next children’s book adventure.   Join our email list here.

Dr Deana Plaskon

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