"Would I use the book to support tamariki (children) better understanding emotions? Yes, I definitely would." - Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand
"An excellent book for parents and ECECs" - Maggie Dent, parenting author and educator.
We all have lots of feelings,
it's OK to let them show.
They all live in our heart
as our very own rainbow.
What does your body do when you're sad or angry? How do you show someone you are proud?
For children, experiencing new emotions and understanding them are two vastly different things, but poet Jessica Urlichs and illustrator Rebekah Ballagh have created an accessible and wondrous rhyming picture book about the rainbow of feelings that live in our heart that helps little ones to express their feelings.
Also a qualified counsellor, Rebekah has provided notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book to help caregivers start conversations around understanding, identifying and navigating emotions.
| ISBN: | 9781869717261 |
| Publication date: | 21st July 2026 |
| Author: | Jessica Urlichs |
| Illustrator: | Rebekah Ballagh |
| Publisher: | Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand an imprint of Little, Brown |
| Format: | Board book |
| Pagination: | 28 pages |
| Series: | The Rainbow in My Heart |
| Genres: |
Children’s picture books |
"Would I use the book to support tamariki (children) better understanding emotions? How do you show someone you are proud?For children, experiencing new emotions and understanding them are two vastly different things, but poet Jessica Urlichs and illustrator Rebekah Ballagh have created an accessible and wondrous rhyming picture book about the rainbow of feelings that live in our heart that helps little ones to express their feelings.Also a qualified counsellor, Rebekah has provided notes for parents and teachers at the back of the book to help caregivers start conversations around understanding, identifying and navigating emotions.
The Rainbow in My Heart features in the following genres: Children’s picture books
Board book, Paperback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. Print on Demand / Special Order.
The Rainbow in My Heart was written by Jessica Urlichs and published by Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand an imprint of Little, Brown
The Rainbow in My Heart has 28 pages
Yes it is part of The Rainbow in My Heart series
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. Print on Demand / Special Order.