All of Me is a brand new poetry book by the talented Daniel Thompson, designed to help children aged 5–12 understand and embrace their feelings. With a poem for every emotion, this book shows young readers that all feelings are valuable and useful, and that recognising and exploring them is an important life skill.
What makes this book truly special is the way Daniel combines fun, humour, reflection, and gentle guidance in every poem. Some poems will make children laugh out loud, others invite quiet thought, and some even offer practical advice about handling tricky emotions. All of them are approachable and light, never heavy or overwhelming, which makes the book a joy to read for children and adults alike.
These poems are perfect for reading aloud or for quiet moments under the covers, and the short, accessible style is ideal for slightly reluctant readers. Each poem is bite-sized yet full of insight, making emotional literacy fun and easy to engage with.
Adding to the charm of All of Me are the beautiful, colourful illustrations by Julia Murray. Each illustration brings the poems to life, capturing humour, warmth, and emotion in a way that perfectly complements Daniel’s writing. The visual storytelling makes the book even more appealing to children, encouraging them to explore every page.
This one is my personal favourite!
The book is published as a small hardback, making it sturdy, tactile, and easy for children to handle. Its compact size and vibrant design also make it an ideal stocking filler or gift for any child.
In short, All of Me is more than just a poetry book.
It is a gentle guide for children to explore their emotions, understand that all feelings matter, and embrace themselves fully. Daniel Thompson has crafted a book that is fun, thoughtful, and heartwarming, with lasting value for families, teachers, and caregivers alike.
Daniel’s poems tell kids all feelings are welcome – such a very important message!
Buy the book
You can purchase All of Me here.
Win a copy of All of Me
If you pop on over to my Instagram today https://www.instagram.com/emotionallyhealthy_kids/ you will find a competition where you can win a copy of All of Me.
You might also like my post of 250 ways to describe emotions.