Overview
This heartfelt story about a little dog with big emotions teaches children that every emotion matters.
Bix may be small, but his feelings are anything but! As he goes about his day—facing ups and downs, making new friends, and celebrating wins—bright, colorful balloons begin to appear. Each balloon represents a different emotion Bix is feeling, from happiness and pride to sadness and worry. Some rise, some sink, some stretch or pop… but all of them are important.
As Bix learns to notice, name, and understand his emotions, children are encouraged to embrace the variety of them—and that they never have to face those feelings alone.
Young readers will love this imaginative tale and its vibrant illustrations, encouraging emotional awareness while fostering creativity and friendship. It’s the perfect gift for any child learning how to understand themselves and others!
PLAYFUL AND MEANINGFUL CHILDREN’S BOOK: Kids will connect with Bix’s colorful emotions, helping them better understand and express their own.
SUPPORTS SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Through Bix’s journey, children learn to identify, validate, and talk about their feelings in a safe and fun way.
BUILDS EMPATHY AND RESILIENCE: This story not only reminds children that all emotions are welcome, and that learning to manage them is part of growing up, but also depicts navigating friendships through ups and downs.
Perfect for:
Children 3–8
Supporting emotional development and regulation
Classroom or therapy story times
Gifting for birthdays, holidays, or milestones
Author Bio
Joana Pereira fell in love with drawing at an early age. After graduating with her master’s degree from the University of Lisbon, she became a freelance illustrator and has illustrated more than 60 books. Joana lives in Portugal, where she is always looking for new challenges, new colors for her drawings, and is seeking to change the world with what she does.Megan Duggan is a freelance writer and lifelong storyteller. Bix’s Balloons is her first children’s book, written to help readers connect with their emotions and cultivate deeper friendships. Based in Colorado, she shares her adventures with her husband, their son, and Busy, a spirited rescue pup.
