Pest Alert Unwanted Guests (Emotions, feelings and change Book 1) by Cally Finsbury

This engaging picture book uses the clever metaphor of household pests to help young children understand and navigate complex feelings. Through the story of unwanted guests that represent different emotions, children will discover how to identify what they're feeling and learn that even difficult emotions serve important purposes. The narrative gently explores themes of change and emotional awareness in ways that feel both accessible and meaningful to young readers.

What makes this emotional learning book particularly effective is how it transforms abstract concepts into concrete, relatable scenarios that children can immediately grasp. The pest allegory provides just enough distance for kids to examine feelings without feeling threatened, while the heartfelt storytelling creates genuine emotional connection. Parents seeking tools for emotional intelligence development will find this an invaluable resource for starting conversations about managing big feelings and adapting to life's changes.