In Your Feels

This colorful illustrated journal for ages 8 to 12 helps kids manage stress and anxiety and build confidence with 50 fun writing and drawing prompts.

Big feelings can be overwhelming but letting yourself be in your feels – no matter how uncomfortable–is really okay, totally normal, and even good for you.

Happiness, sadness, anxiety or worry, anger, and other emotions are experienced by everyone and help make us who we are. This beautifully illustrated journal explains what feelings are and equips middle grade readers with a coping toolbox to identify their triggers, express themselves, and develop their social and emotional skills.

The journal can be especially helpful during times of change or stress, such as transitioning back to school or starting at a new school, moving to a new home, making or losing friendships, navigating sibling or family changes, preparing for a big performance or competition, coping with disappointment, or working through grief and other difficult experiences. Parents and caregivers can offer it as a thoughtful way to open conversations—or let kids use it privately at their own pace.

With chapters organized around common emotions—including pride, fear, grief, embarrassment, guilt, and more—kids can explore each feeling and recognize the moments that bring it on. Inside, young readers will find dozens of fun activities, including:

• Writing prompts such as drafting a letter to someone you trust and making lists of who gives the best hugs or what makes you proud
• Meditation and breathing practices to help kids feel calmer in stressful situations
• Drawing exercises like designing a superhero mask to wear when they are sad, imagining anxiety as a magical creature they can tame, or picturing anger as a friend

As kids work through the prompts, they will discover how to handle their feelings and feel more confident in their relationships with friends and family. Plus, parents and caregivers will feel reassured that kids are building coping strategies they can turn to when tough times come around.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs