My First Guide to Emotions

A gentle and empowering Islamic guide to understanding emotions for Muslim tweens!

My First Guide to Emotions is a thoughtfully written Islamic book by Umm Abdillaah, part of her Growing with Eemaan series for Muslim tween girls. As Haleema experiences sadness, anger, fear, jealousy, happiness, disappointment, and worry, young readers discover how Islamic teachings can guide them through even the most difficult feelings.

Inside, girls learn how their faith can help them:

• Find comfort and peace when feeling sad or worried
• Stay calm and make better choices when feeling angry
• Face fears by trusting and relying upon Allah
• Replace jealousy and comparison with gratitude
• Recognize and appreciate happiness and blessings
• Develop patience, self control, and emotional awareness
• Turn difficult emotions into opportunities to grow closer to Allah

Rooted in authentic Islamic teachings and written especially for the tween years, this book promotes gratitude, patience, self control, and a strong, confident Muslim identity. Ideal for Muslim tweens, parents, Islamic schools, and homeschooling families (ages 9 to 13).

About the Author: Umm Abdillaah is a homeschooling mother of three who writes children's books rooted in the Qur'an and authentic Sunnah, with the aim of helping young Muslims embrace their faith and feel proud of their identity.