A child, bored by his toys, contemplates the emotion and concept of boredom, and whether or not it is boring to be an adult--or a child.

"Do you ever feel as stubborn as a mule? Or as chicken as a chicken? Of course you do. Looks at the normal, natural feelings we all have"--

If your house were on fire, what one thing would you save? Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park explores different answers to this provocative question in linked poems that capture the diverse voices of a middle school class. Illustrated with black-and-white art.

Sometimes Maya feels a warm glow inside, but sometimes she feels a different kind of glow, and a trip to the library helps Maya discovers how Black women throughout history used their feelings to help change the world for the better.

Members of Theo's class help him understand his feelings about becoming a big brother.

Pigeon experiences an emotional loop-de-loop as he anticipates his turn to ride the roller coster.

"From moments of great joy and exuberance to necessary times of quiet contemplation, your heart is your guide" --

A young child experiences sadness as if it were a visitor, acknowledging the emotion and suggesting activities to do with it.

Join Joy for a tour of Headquarters and the Mind World.