Book Features:
1. About the Book
“I Can Sing My Feelings” is the flagship book to a series of books which are musically interactive and educational and teach 4-8 year olds a healthy way to process emotions by singing a special song. Each book includes a downloadable song for emerging and young readers to learn and sing along with while reading the text/lyrics. Crafted in hand-drawn vibrant pastels, the books take children through a journey of emotions and music. The original title song “I Can Sing My Feelings” was recorded by some of the best musicians in Los Angeles.
2. Mental Health Component
This book series doesn't only teach that processing emotions is healthy and possible, it uses music to move the emotions through the body in real time.
Many studies have shown that music can be a powerful tool for providing a safe and effective way to regulate emotions, shift perspectives, and find moments of calm during challenging times. The songs in the “I Can Sing My Feelings” book series help a child to name their emotions and understand how they can feel those feelings in a safe way by singing about them, and then by the end of the song/book, they can let them go.
3. Music Genre and style
All of the music in the “I Can Sing My Feelings” book series reflects the rich musical culture of Roxy’s Mexican roots as well as all of the pop, jazz and other genres Roxy was exposed to as a young girl raised in Los Angeles. Each song is rooted in traditional Latin styles, but the songwriting and production has a pop sensibility that is infectious for children and adults alike.
This unique mix of cultures and genres in the music for the books creates accessibility, nurtures cultural pride, and introduces diversity.
In addition, each book teaches music literacy while introducing a new instrument that children need to listen out for in order to turn each page.