Have you ever felt a big hot grumble inside? Sunny did, too, when the day started going wrong.
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Story Time · Books
Sunny’s Big Rustle of Feelings
Ages 3-5
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Full screen, one page at a time — 16 pages
Sunny’s Big Rustle of Feelings
Sunny the capybara has a day when little troubles pile up into a big, hot burst of frustration. With a few simple steps, Sunny learns to notice the feeling, pause, and find a calm way through it. This reassuring picture book gives parents a gentle, practical way to talk about anger and big feelings with young children.
First, Sunny tried to keep going. But the shell bucket bumped the step, and the shells rolled away.
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Sunny’s face got tight. When the feeling grows fast, the body can feel tight, too.
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Sunny noticed the feeling and said, “I am mad.” Naming it helped a little.
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Then Sunny did the next helpful thing. Sunny stopped moving and took one slow breath in, then one slow breath out.
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Sunny counted to three. One... two... three... and the hot grumble began to cool.
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Sunny looked around. The shells were still there, but now they were just shells, not a disaster.
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But another feeling popped up. Sunny wanted help, and that was okay.
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Mina came hopping over. Sunny said, “I got too mad. Can you stay with me?”
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Mina stayed close. Together, they breathed slowly until Sunny’s shoulders dropped.
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Sunny felt the mad feeling shrink. It was still there, but it was smaller now.
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Now Sunny could choose. Pick up the shells, ask for a break, or try again later.
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Sunny chose one shell at a time. Slow hands made the job feel easier.
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When the last shell was safe, Sunny smiled. The big burst of frustration had passed.
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Sunny remembered the steps and felt them settle in his heart.
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And when a big feeling comes back, Sunny remembers the first step. What would you do first?
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There are 13 more pages of this story
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunny’s Big Rustle of Feelings about?+
This picture book follows Sunny the capybara on a day when small troubles build into a big burst of frustration. It shows simple steps for noticing the feeling, pausing, breathing, and finding a calmer way through it.
What ages is this picture book for?+
It is drawn for children aged 3-5. The story uses short, clear scenes that suit reading aloud with a parent or early-years educator.
Does this story talk about anger and big feelings?+
Yes. Sunny names the feeling, takes slow breaths, counts to three, and asks for help when needed. It is a gentle way to start a conversation about frustration and calming down.
How can I use this book with a young child?+
You can read it aloud and pause on the steps Sunny uses, then talk about what your child might do first when a big feeling comes up. The ending also invites children to think about their own first step.
Is this a printable book?+
No. This is an illustrated picture book to read on the site at /books/…, not a printable colouring book.