Netflix's Queer Eye culture expert Karamo Brown and his son, Jason "Rachel" Brown, follow up their previous collaboration by focusing on big feelings and emotional intelligence. Told through dialogue between the two brown-skinned figures as they enjoy an outdoor stroll amid people shown with varying skin tones, the story sees young Jason shift from sun-shining happy to storm-cloud-level stressed, worried and fearful about making it home. As the external and internal storms grow, and the child identifies, names, and communicates his feelings, his father acknowledges his emotions, assures him he's not alone, and guides him through coping mechanisms, including grounding exercises. Debut illustrator Cerna's textural illustrations visualize the book's ups and downs. It's a heartfelt, useful text for socioemotional learning and self-knowledge that gently focuses on emotional discussion between a father and son. Ages 4--8. (Nov.)

Queer Eye star Karamo Brown and his son Jason "Rachel" Brown affirm that all feelings--even negative ones--are OK. A round-faced boy with brown skin, big brown eyes, and a bright smile walks outside, talking with his dad about feelings. With the son's speech printed in blue and Dad's in black, the boy announces that he's happy and shows it by jumping and spinning while Dad dances. The book's palette, which often reflects the boy's emotional state, shifts drastically when a thunderstorm blows in as the sky swirls with patterns in deep blue and purple, and a thick yellow lightning bolt blasts through--a dramatic scene that represents the boy's perception of the turbulent weather as he sits on the ground crying, hugging his knees. Dad assures him that it's all right to feel and express fear and helps him calm these negative emotions by encouraging him to stretch and breathe deeply. While the book's lesson is conveyed in a slightly heavy-handed manner, it's a good message, and readers will appreciate seeing a story that centers a Black father and son dispelling the stereotype that men and boys--especially those of color--don't or shouldn't express emotions. The backmatter includes an emotion wheel with the boy showing a range of facial expressions, accompanied by activities and questions. The acronym "FEEL OKAY" offers opportunities to practice discussing emotions. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A useful primer for socioemotional growth. (authors' note) (Picture book. 4-7) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.