Book "What Are They Feeling?" – Paperback | The School of Life
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Description
THE SCHOOL OF LIFE · Alain de Botton
The book that teaches children to read the room — one detective clue at a time.Detective Feelings is back — and this time, the investigation leads outward. In “What Are They Feeling?” children aged 5 and up learn to read the emotions of others: body language, facial expressions, the context of a situation. Why is someone behaving so unfairly? Why is that child suddenly so quiet? What does it mean to move to a new country or start at a new school? The School of Life gives children a detective’s toolkit for empathy — delivered with humour, warmth, and 25 vibrant colour illustrations by award-winning illustrator Daniel Gray-Barnett.
Gift Occasions
A thoughtful gift for a birthday, the start of school, or Christmas — and one of the most considered choices for families who want to give a child something that outlasts the first read. The large format (26 × 23 cm) makes this a book that sits visibly on a shelf rather than disappearing into a drawer.
Book Details
| Title | What Are They Feeling? |
| Subtitle | The Adventures of an Empathy Detective |
| Language | English |
| Format | Paperback |
| Pages | 60 |
| Illustrations | 25 colour |
| Dimensions | 26 × 23 cm |
| Age | 5 and up |
| Published | August 2024 |
| Publisher | The School of Life |
| Illustrator | Daniel Gray-Barnett |
| ISBN | 9781916753167 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What age is this book for?
The book is recommended for ages 5 and up. The 25 colour illustrations by Daniel Gray-Barnett carry much of the storytelling — children who are not yet reading independently can engage fully through the pictures. Equally suited as a read-aloud for younger children or independent reading for older ones.
What exactly does Detective Feelings teach children?
The book teaches children to read body language, facial expressions, and situational context. It helps distinguish anger from sadness, empathy from sympathy, and explores why someone might behave unfairly, why someone is suddenly kind, and what it means to move countries or start a new school. Abstract emotional concepts are made accessible and fun through the Detective Feelings character.
How is this different from “What Are You Feeling?”
The two books form a series with the same character — Detective Feelings. “What Are You Feeling?” looks inward: what am I feeling? “What Are They Feeling?” turns the lens outward: what are others feeling? Together they cover emotional intelligence from both directions — self-awareness and empathy — in the same accessible, illustrated format.
Is this useful for parents and teachers too, or just children?
Very much for adults as well. The book gives parents a natural starting point for conversations about other people’s emotions — without lecturing. Teachers and school counsellors appreciate its accessible structure: it does not overwhelm, but it opens real conversations. The book is used in PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) settings in the UK.
Can you read this aloud as a shared activity?
The book works beautifully as a shared read. The illustrations lead — describe the image, ask questions, wonder together. Because the pictures carry so much of the story, reading aloud becomes less about fluency and more about conversation. An ideal book for a quiet evening or a classroom circle time.
What is LoveReading4Kids Book of the Month?
LoveReading4Kids is the UK’s leading independent book recommendation platform. The “Book of the Month” award is given editorially — not through user voting or paid placement. The editorial verdict for this book: “An excellent book to develop emotional literacy.” One of the most trusted endorsements in the UK children’s book market.
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What age is this book for?
The book is recommended for ages 5 and up. The 25 colour illustrations by Daniel Gray-Barnett carry much of the storytelling — children who are not yet reading independently can engage fully through the pictures. Equally suited as a read-aloud for younger children or independent reading for older ones.
What exactly does Detective Feelings teach children?
The book teaches children to read body language, facial expressions, and situational context. It helps distinguish anger from sadness, empathy from sympathy, and explores why someone might behave unfairly, why someone is suddenly kind, and what it means to move countries or start a new school. Abstract emotional concepts are made accessible and fun through the Detective Feelings character.
How is this different from “What Are You Feeling?”
The two books form a series with the same character — Detective Feelings. “What Are You Feeling?” looks inward: what am I feeling? “What Are They Feeling?” turns the lens outward: what are others feeling? Together they cover emotional intelligence from both directions — self-awareness and empathy — in the same accessible, illustrated format.
Is this useful for parents and teachers too, or just children?
Very much for adults as well. The book gives parents a natural starting point for conversations about other people’s emotions — without lecturing. Teachers and school counsellors appreciate its accessible structure: it does not overwhelm, but it opens real conversations. The book is used in PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education) settings in the UK.
Can you read this aloud as a shared activity?
The book works beautifully as a shared read. The illustrations lead — describe the image, ask questions, wonder together. Because the pictures carry so much of the story, reading aloud becomes less about fluency and more about conversation. An ideal book for a quiet evening or a classroom circle time.
What is LoveReading4Kids Book of the Month?
LoveReading4Kids is the UK’s leading independent book recommendation platform. The “Book of the Month” award is given editorially — not through user voting or paid placement. The editorial verdict for this book: “An excellent book to develop emotional literacy.” One of the most trusted endorsements in the UK children’s book market.
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