I Feel Tense

"I Feel Tense" is a warm, story-based picture book that gently helps young children notice, name, and express this feeling.

Ollie Holds His Breath

What Children Will Learn:
• How to recognize the physical signs of tension, like tightness, stiffness, or breath-holding
• That tension often shows up when we care deeply about something or want to do well
• How to describe what being "on edge" feels like in their own words
• That small actions like breathing or asking for support can release tension
• That pushing through pressure doesn't mean ignoring feelings, but noticing them with kindness

Inside, a single QR code opens the matching song, activity sheet, and character experience. Part of the TaleNest Emotion Series — where every feeling becomes a story, a song, and an activity.