Let it Go - Emotions are energy in motion

By Rebekah Lipp and Craig Phillips
Emotions are just energy in motion...

Emotions can sometimes feel heavy, like carrying a backpack full of stones. Let It Go helps tamariki understand that feelings are just energy moving through our bodies, and with a little help, that energy can flow again.

In this beautifully illustrated story, Aroha and her friends explore sadness, anger, shame, and fear, showing children what these emotions can feel like inside and different ways to gently release them.

At the back of the book, you’ll find extra notes and conversation starters designed to help parents and caregivers guide tamariki through understanding, naming, and safely letting go of big feelings.

How this resource supports our tamariki:

• Teaches children to recognise and name emotions, a key skill for emotional literacy.
• Helps tamariki understand that feelings are natural and temporary, and can be expressed safely.
• Encourages healthy coping strategies to release emotional energy before it builds up.
• Opens up meaningful conversations between parents and children about handling tricky emotions together.