Age rating and parents' guide:A Little Spot of Emotion (series)
by Diane Alber
Ages 6–8
A Little Spot of Emotion (series) by Diane Alber is best for children aged 6–8. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Colorful spots help children recognize, name, and manage emotions such as anger, anxiety, sadness, and happiness.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Early chapter book
- Part of the A Little Spot series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Plenty of illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Emotions & empathy
Reading mood
- Warm & gentle
- Thoughtful
Good to talk about
- Emotions & empathy
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