Overview
When Sophie wakes up one morning, her heart feels different - not red or yellow or blue, but a mix of colours she can't quite name. With the help of her caring teacher, Mrs Hartley, Sophie begins to explore what those colours might mean. Together, they discover that our hearts can change with our feelings - green when we're calm, yellow when we're excited, blue when we're sad, and even purple when we're brave. Through this gentle classroom conversation, Sophie learns that every feeling has a place and that her rainbow heart is a beautiful reflection of them all. Sophie's Rainbow Heart is a tender story about emotional awareness, kindness, and connection. Written by April Spiessl and beautifully illustrated by Julia Dietrich, this heartwarming picture book helps children recognise and name their emotions while reminding them that it's okay to feel more than one thing at a time. Perfect for early childhood and primary classrooms, counselling sessions, or bedtime reading at home, Sophie's Rainbow Heart supports emotional literacy, empathy, and belonging - making it a must-have for parents, teachers, and caregivers alike. With vibrant illustrations and a message that celebrates every shade of feeling, this book encourages meaningful conversations about the magic of emotions and the beauty of being human.
Full Product Details
Author: Spiessl ,
Julia Dietrich
Publisher: April Spiessl
Imprint: April Spiessl
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.60cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.318kg
ISBN: 9781764335812
ISBN 10: 1764335813
Pages: 34
Publication Date: 31 October 2025
Recommended Age: From 3 to 7 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
April Spiessl is an Australian author, educator, and mother with a passion for helping children understand their emotions. Drawing on her background as a registered nurse, midwife, and emerging primary school teacher, April combines her knowledge of wellbeing with a love of storytelling to create books that support children's social and emotional growth.Inspired by the curiosity and big feelings of her own daughter, Sophie, April wrote Sophie's Rainbow Heart as a gentle, reassuring story to help young readers recognise and express their emotions. She believes that stories can open important conversations between children, parents, and teachers, and that picture books are powerful tools for nurturing empathy and resilience.When she's not writing or teaching, April enjoys illustrating ideas for future books, exploring nature with her family in Gippsland, and capturing meaningful moments through photography.
