Wilde Feelings Scarlett & The Backpack Monsters

What if your backpack carried more than books?In Scarlett & the Backpack Monsters, a young girl navigates the overwhelming world of big emotions-anger, anxiety, jealousy, and shame-as they burst out of her backpack in the form of vivid, mischievous monsters.Scarlett doesn't always have the words to explain how she feels. But as each monster shows up-stomping, whispering, or throwing glitter-she starts to uncover what's really happening inside. And when everything finally breaks open, Scarlett discovers something powerful: a flickering light that reminds her she's not broken. She's just feeling big.Written by a mother-daughter duo, this social emotional learning (SEL) story helps children name, understand, and work through intense emotions in a safe, age-appropriate way.Perfect for neurodivergent kids, sensitive children, and families navigating emotional outbursts or behavioral challenges, this book offers a gentle, metaphor-rich way to talk about regulation, self-awareness, and inner strength.Includes bonus resources for parents, educators, and counselors.¿¿¿¿ Ideal for: ¿ Emotional regulation lessons ¿ Therapy sessions ¿ IEP & 504 social skills support ¿ Classroom libraries ¿ Bedtime reflection with kids who "feel everything"The first title in the Wilde Feelings series, Scarlett & the Backpack Monsters is more than a picture book-it's a compassionate tool for healing, connection, and resilience.