Oliver Feels Excited: A Kids’ Book About Big Feelings & Self-Regulation

🎡 When Excitement Turns Into “Too Much”

Butterflies in the tummy. A heart that goes thump-thump. Wiggly toes that just can’t stay still. Big excitement is a wonderful feeling — but for young kids, it can also feel overwhelming, hard to sit with, and even harder to wait through.

Oliver knows this feeling well. Today he’s headed to the amusement park, and his whole body is buzzing with joy.

🎢 A Whole Day of Big Feelings, Handled One Breath at a Time

From the roller coaster to the Ferris wheel to the parade, Oliver rides the full wave of excitement — including the parts nobody warns kids about: waiting in line, jelly legs after a big thrill, and finally, the tired crash at the end of an amazing day. At every turn, Oliver reaches for the same simple tool: a deep breath, a smile, and a moment to just enjoy it.

By bedtime, he’s calm, cozy, and smiling — proof that even the biggest feelings can be handled with a little practice.

💛 Why Parents Love This Book

It names the physical side of big feelings. Butterflies, buzzy energy, jelly legs — kids learn to recognize excitement in their bodies, not just their minds.

It teaches a real, repeatable coping tool. “Take a deep breath, smile, enjoy” is simple enough for a preschooler to actually use — during a birthday party, a holiday, or any overstimulating happy moment.

It shows that waiting is a skill, not a punishment. Oliver’s line-waiting moment gently reframes patience as a “superpower,” not a chore.

It celebrates sharing joy with others. Oliver includes his little sister in his excitement — modeling generosity alongside emotional regulation.

📖 What’s Inside

• A vivid, high-energy story following one exciting family day
• Bright, colorful illustrations that capture a child’s genuine joy
• A built-in “Oliver’s Coping Strategy” callout box kids can return to again and again
• A clear moral: it’s okay to feel excited — breathe, smile, and share the joy

👶 Who It’s For

Perfect for parents, caregivers, and teachers helping children ages 3–7 who:

• Get overstimulated at parties, trips, or big events
• Struggle to sit still or wait when excitement takes over
• Need simple language and tools for big positive emotions, not just difficult ones
• Are collecting the full Oliver Feels series on emotional literacy

Book 5 in the Oliver Feels series — helping kids understand one big feeling at a time.

Give your child the tools to enjoy big moments without feeling overwhelmed by them.