Big Bubble, Little Bubble: A Book About Understanding and Caring for Our Feelings

Everyone has their own personal bubble. Sometimes it feels big and bright; other times, small and dim. In this engaging picture book, children discover how their thoughts and experiences-both inside and out-can shape the way their bubble feels. With playful language and warm illustrations, young readers learn to notice, name, and care for their own space in the world.

This playful and empowering book invites young readers to explore how everyday actions-like kindness, movement, rest, and spending time in nature-can help their energy bubbles glow. At the same time, it gently shows how stress, too much screen time, or bottled-up emotions can cause their bubbles to shrink.

With vivid metaphors and whimsical illustrations, this story offers simple, relatable tools for children to understand and care for their emotional well-being-one magic bubble at a time.

Anna Hullet has always been drawn to the magic of storytelling and has a deep love for writing and children's books. Earning her Elementary Education degree from the University of Michigan in 2026, she co-founded Two Wrens Press with her mom to create thoughtful, heart-forward books for young readers. When she's not writing by hand in a notebook, she's probably playing with a dog.

Diane Hullet has always loved stories-first as a child, then a teacher, later a mom, and now a writer and podcaster. With an English degree from University of Colorado Boulder and a master's degree from Stanford University, she co-founded Two Wrens Press with her daughter in 2025. When not recording her podcast Best Life Best Death, she's likely making something crafty with her hands.

Kris Aro McLeod is the illustrator of several children's books, including Catch a Kiss and Granny Smith Was Not an Apple. When she's not in the studio, you can find her nurturing her bubble by walking near a big, beautiful lake in Michigan or riding her bike around Detroit. She loves a good read, a yummy snack, and spending time with her extra-large family.