About the Book A picture book from bestselling Good Night Yoga author Mariam Gates that teaches kids that feeling different emotions all at once is more than OK--its a wonderful part of being human. Book Synopsis Olive learns that its okay to feel different and sometimes opposite emotions all at the same time. In this illustrated picture book, Olive experiences contradictory emotions. The first day of school is exciting but also scary. When she attends a friends birthday party, she is delighted for him but also jealous that the presents arent for her. And when she thinks about her little sister, shes both glad and mad--for lots of reasons. Olive helps young readers explore the sometimes-contradictory ways they feel about significant events in their lives. Building social-emotional intelligence in children helps them to allow all of their emotions to coexist inside them. Its part of being human to feel many different ways--all at once. About the Author Mariam Gates holds a masters in education from Harvard University and is the creator of the renowned Kid Power Yoga. She is the author of the bestselling Good Night Yoga and many other yoga-related books for children. She lives in Northern California. For more, see mariamgates.com. Alison Hawkins started her career as a graphic designer, illustrating for apparel, toys, and greeting cards. In addition to illustrating childrens books, she is the author of Time to Go, Larry! She lives in Durham, North Carolina. For more, see alisonhawkinsportfolio.com.