WHEN MY BOTTLE GETS TOO FULL
UNDERSTANDING OUR REALLY BIG FEELINGS

Written by: Cristina McAllister

Illustrations by: Golnar Servatian

Recommended audience: Ages 3+
Publisher: Pegasus Publishers, Nightingale Imprint

 

Stories that help children understand the rise and fall of big emotions are powerful tools for connection, especially during bedtime, when little minds are finally slowing down. When My Bottle Gets Too Full uses a relatable metaphor of a “special bottle” to guide young readers through the fizz, swirl, and overflow of their feelings. Author, Cristina McAllister gently illustrates how emotions build and how releasing them with someone we trust brings comfort, clarity, and relief.

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With tender imagery and a soothing rhythm, this story invites families to talk openly about frustration, sadness, excitement, and everything in between. The simple but thoughtful language offers space for children to recognize their own emotional patterns while giving caregivers easy entry points for meaningful conversations. Bedtime becomes an opportunity to pause, check in, and empty the “bottle” together so children feel grounded and understood.

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Teacher and author Cristina writes with the warmth and insight that comes from guiding young learners every day. Her mission, spreading positivity one day at a time, shines through in this gentle reminder that big feelings are not only normal, but easier to navigate when we face them together.

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Best Blurb

So remember that special bottle and all those fizzy bubbles.
And how we feel much better, when we talk about our troubles.
Find that quiet space that's safe and someone wonderful,
that can help you with your bottle before it gets too full.

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