Saya the Scientist: the Feelings Lab

Saya the Scientist: The Feelings Lab is an engaging picture book for children ages 2 to 7 that introduces social-emotional learning (SEL) through the eyes of Saya, a curious 7-year-old scientist. When Saya notices big feelings like happy, sad, mad, and scared, she investigates them like a scientist using observation, curiosity, and simple coping tools such as breathing, counting, and hugging a soft toy.This engaging story teaches emotional vocabulary and regulation strategies in a developmentally appropriate way, helping children recognize and talk about their feelings with confidence. With colorful illustrations, gentle guidance, and a relatable main character, The Feelings Lab supports emotional growth, early learning, and healthy expression.Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and homeschoolers, this book encourages reflection, connection, and calm. It is ideal for classrooms, storytime, and one-on-one reading and includes activities using pom-poms to reinforce the concept of sorting and naming emotions.