The Grand Hotel of Feelings

Welcome to the Grand Hotel of Feelings, where all kinds of feelings come and stay.

 

 

Every guest has unique needs.

 

Anger, for example, is very loud and needs plenty of space to scream and shout. Sadness speaks in a small voice and occasionally floods the bathroom. Gratitude likes wandering about in nature; you never know when she might come and sit by your side.

Some feelings are big and some are small, some are fun and some are tricky, but no feeling is ever turned away. At the Grand Hotel of Feelings, there is room for everyone!

 

A beautiful and imaginative title that brings the difficulties of emotional management to life with warmth, humour and a touch of Wes Anderson.

 

"Sadness for example, is very messy. He is always flooding the bathroom. Sometimes Sadness even leaks through the room below. When Sadness comes to stay, I have to be very quiet, because Sadness speaks in a small voice. If I don't listen carefully, I won't hear what Sadness is telling me and then he will stay for a very long time."

 

 

• A Read for Empathy Collection 2025 title

 

• Shortlisted for the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards 2024

 

IN THE MEDIA:

 

"Quirky and expressive social-emotional learning" - Kirkus Review

"This tender and accomplished metaphorical tale would be a solid choice for guidance counselors and social workers who want to help children explore and validate their feelings. Think of it as a softer, gentler print version of the Pixar film Inside Out." - Youth Services Book Review

"Perfect for small-group or 1-1 discussion, especially for children experiencing emotional dysregulation and struggling to understand or articulate how they are feeling." - The Literacy Tree

"An accessible entry into discussions on the complexity of feelings, this picturebook will be returned to time and time again." - Foreword Starred Review

 

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Circus of Shadows

The Grand Hotel of Feelings Workbook