Social emotional learning · Ages 4–8

Jason and HisBig Feelings

What if your child could say “I feel frustrated” instead of melting down? A coloring book series that gives kids the words, and gives the grown-ups in their lives the tools.

Jason and his friends Maya, Leo, Priya, and Mateo smiling together in the park
Ages 4–8 Created by Sean Hutchinson SEL for the whole family
Now available! Cover of Jason Faces His Fears: A Coloring Book to Help Kids Understand Fear and Build Courage
New book

Jason Faces His Fears

What if your child could say “I’m scared AND I can try”?

Jason has a big week ahead. On Friday, he has to stand up in front of his whole class for Star Share Day, and his tummy won’t stop flipping. A thunderstorm, a giant slide, and a forgotten word all set off his fear alarm. With help from his family and friends, Jason learns what fear feels like, how to tell a STOP fear from a TRY fear, and that being brave means feeling scared and trying anyway.

  • 22 story pages to color, following Jason’s brave week
  • Four coping tools: Star Breathing, Brave Words, Notice Five, and Ask for Help
  • Activity pages, a brave ladder, and an “I Faced My Fears!” certificate
  • A grown-ups guide with words to use and activities for home
Ages 4–8 Skill focus: self-awareness 8.5 × 11 in paperback
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How it works

A 10-minute feelings routine

For bedtime, morning meeting, or the calm corner. Every page is designed to start a conversation, not just fill time.

1

Read

One page of Jason’s story together.

2

Color

Bold, easy-to-color scenes while you talk.

3

Reflect

A gentle question on every page sparks real conversation.

4

Practice

A simple coping tool kids can use anywhere.

Try it now: Star Breathing

Jason’s signature calming move, in every book.

  1. Hold up one hand like a star, fingers spread.
  2. Trace up a finger with the other hand while breathing in.
  3. Trace down while breathing out.
  4. Do all five fingers: five slow breaths.
The characters

Meet Jason and friends

Five friends with different backgrounds, abilities, and personalities. Every friend has big feelings sometimes, and every friend gets to help.

Jason

Jason

Age 6 · The big feeler

Curious and big-hearted, he feels everything in a big way and learns alongside the reader.

Star Breathing

“Big feelings are okay. I can handle them!”

Maya

Maya

Age 6 · The brave one

Bold and sporty, she’s learning that brave doesn’t mean never feeling scared.

Brave Words

“I can try!”

Leo

Leo

Age 7 · The calm one

Thoughtful and observant, he’s learning that even calm people get frustrated.

Notice Five

“Let’s slow down.”

Priya

Priya

Age 6 · The kind one

Quiet and kind, she notices who’s left out and is learning to speak up for herself.

Bunny Squeeze

“Want to play with me?”

Mateo

Mateo

Age 7 · The funny one

Funny and energetic, he loves basketball and is learning when to hit pause.

Shake It Out

“Watch this!”

Representation that feels natural. Each friend’s background shows up through everyday details like family, food, and home, never as the topic of a lesson. Mateo uses a wheelchair; it is part of who he is, never the lesson. His stories are about the same feelings every kid has.
The series

Six collections, forty books

Each book focuses on one feeling or skill, built on the core areas of social emotional learning, plus a collection for life’s big changes.

40books, one feeling each
6collections mapped to SEL skills
4–8years old, home and classroom
Self-awareness

Jason Knows His Feelings

  • Jason Faces His Fears
  • Jason Feels Sad
  • Jason Finds His Happy
Self-management

Jason Takes Charge

  • Jason Takes a Deep Breath
  • Jason Learns to Wait
  • Jason Tries Again
Social awareness

Jason Sees Others

  • Jason’s Kindness Counts
  • Jason Walks in Their Shoes
  • Jason Says Thank You
Relationship skills

Jason and Friends

  • Jason Makes a Friend
  • Jason Says Sorry
  • Jason Saves a Seat
  • Jason Takes Turns
Decision-making

Jason Makes Good Choices

  • Jason Tells the Truth
  • Jason Stops and Thinks
  • Jason Keeps His Promise
Life changes

Jason’s Big Changes

  • Jason’s First Day
  • Jason Becomes a Big Brother
  • Jason’s New Home

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For parents and teachers

Help for every big feeling

Pick a feeling to see what it looks like, what to say, and a coping tool to try. Parents get free printables for home; teachers get a ready-to-run classroom exercise.

Scared

In the book Jason Faces His Fears

These activities support everyday feelings at home and school. If you’re worried about a child’s emotions or behavior, talk with your pediatrician or school counselor.

Free for parents

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    For schools and partners

    Bring Jason to your school

    Structured, consistent SEL activities that teachers, counselors, and families can share, aligned to the five core SEL skill areas.

    • Calm cornersCoping tool pages kids can use on their own
    • Morning meetings and circle timeReflection questions that spark discussion
    • Counseling sessions and waiting roomsA gentle, screen-free way to open up
    • Home-school connectionThe grown-ups page helps families continue the conversation
    • TransitionsTitles for first days, new siblings, and moving

    Ways to partner

    Classroom sets

    Books for every student, plus collection editions for teachers and counselors.

    Author visits

    Read-alouds, Star Breathing sessions, and family SEL nights.

    Parent workshops

    Talking about feelings at home and using the coping toolbox together.

    Community partners

    Sponsor a classroom, community giveaways, employee family programs, and nonprofit partnerships.

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    Author Sean Hutchinson
    About the author

    Meet Sean Hutchinson

    For more than 15 years, Sean Hutchinson has built his career in operations: designing systems, leading teams, and turning big ideas into structures that work. That work taught him that lasting change rarely comes from good intentions alone. It comes from clear messages, steady routines, and tools people can actually use.

    In 2025, Sean began investing in real estate with a purpose bigger than the property itself: building community. He dedicated his first property to parents in urban neighborhoods working to rebuild their lives and create stability for their families. There, he saw that the children carried big feelings without the words to name them, and that their parents wanted to help but didn’t always have the tools.

    That realization became Jason and His Big Feelings.

    It wasn’t just the kids who needed support. Parents needed tools too, something they could sit down and learn right alongside their children.

    Press kit

    For media and partners

    Ready-made story angles for features, interviews, podcasts, and segments. Download the full press kit for the series overview, character guide, sample pages, author bio, and story angles. High-resolution cover art, character illustrations, and author headshot are available on request.

    From property to purposeAn operations leader dedicates his first property to families rebuilding their lives, and discovers a gap no one was filling.
    SEL isn’t just for kidsWhy parents need emotional tools too, and how learning side by side changes the conversation at home.
    Screen-free emotional learningA simple, hands-on way for families to slow down and talk about feelings away from devices.
    Kids who see themselvesA diverse cast, including a funny, basketball-loving friend who uses a wheelchair.