Square Feels Squished

Square Feels Squished - A Silly Shape Adventure

Square is strong and steady with four perfect sides... but today something feels wrong. In the middle of a busy crowd, Square feels trapped, squeezed, and squashed. He doesn't know how to explain it-until his friends help him discover the power of naming feelings out loud.

Through playful rhymes, gentle humour, and bright characters, Square Feels Squished shows children that everyone has emotions, and sharing them makes us feel lighter and stronger.

This heart-warming tale is part of the Silly Shapes Learning Series, a collection of fun, rhyming picture books designed to blend shape recognition with social-emotional learning (SEL). Each story gives children an exciting adventure with a gentle life lesson that helps them grow both academically and emotionally.

• A fun rhyming story - simple, bouncy text that supports early reading and read-aloud fun.

• 32 pages with ~500 words - the perfect length for bedtime, classroom story time, or independent practice.

• Memorable characters - Square, Circle, Triangle, and Rectangle return to make learning silly and engaging.

• An important lesson - learning to talk about feelings and realising that everyone experiences them.

• Humour and play - silly stacking towers, tumbling shapes, and lots of giggles alongside the message.

• Encourages children to recognise and express emotions safely.

• Opens up conversations about mental health, empathy, and kindness.

• Uses simple rhyme and repetition to build literacy skills.

• Perfect for social-emotional learning activities at home or in the classroom.

• Helps children understand that it's normal to feel squished, stressed, or sad sometimes.

Each book in the series focuses on both shapes and behavioural development:

• The Triangle Who Got Lost - problem-solving and asking for help.

• Circle Can't Stop Rolling - mindfulness and self-control.

• Square Feels Squished - emotions and self-expression.

• Rectangle Builds a House - teamwork and perseverance.

• The Star Who Wanted to Shine - kindness and self-worth.

The series uses humour, rhyme, and emotional depth to help early readers aged 6-8 enjoy stories that stick.

• Children aged 6-8 learning to read with confidence.

• Parents seeking books that mix fun with meaningful lessons.

• Teachers exploring feelings and empathy in the classroom.

• Story time, bedtime, or anytime children need reassurance that their feelings are okay.

✨ With colourful characters, silly rhymes, and a gentle but powerful message, Square Feels Squished will help children understand that it's always safe-and smart-to talk about how you feel.