About the Author

Hi, I'm Marcus Fieldwood 👋

I'm a dad, educator, and author who believes every child deserves the tools to understand their biggest feelings.

The My Big Feelings series was born from watching my own kids struggle with emotions they couldn't name — anger that came out as hitting, worry that turned into stomachaches, sadness they didn't know how to express. I wanted to create something that would meet them where they are: at the kitchen table, with crayons in hand.

Every activity in these books is grounded in social-emotional learning research and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques — but designed to feel like play, not therapy. Because kids learn best when they don't realize they're learning.

The Philosophy

All feelings are valid. There are no "bad" emotions — only healthy and unhealthy ways of expressing them. These books help kids discover the healthy ways through creative exploration, breathing techniques, and real-world scenarios they can actually relate to.

Parents are partners. Every book includes conversation starters and tips so you can extend the learning beyond the page. The best emotional growth happens in the moments between you and your child.

Fun is the foundation. If it's not fun, kids won't do it. That's why every page features coloring, drawing, mazes, games, and creative prompts alongside the deeper emotional work.