Book Nook - Get the Wiggles Out: Playful Ways to Embrace Every Feeling

 In a new partnership, Mayo Clinic Press Kids is debuting their Everyday Feelings series with Sesame Street, starting with Get the Wiggles Out: Playful Ways to Embrace Every Feeling. This is the first of three Sesame Street partnered stories releasing in 2026.

From author Anna Anderhagen, Get the Wiggles Out invites children to explore feelings with the help of their favorite Sesame Street friends. Combining fun narratives with expert guidance from Mayo Clinic pediatric psychologist Dr. Emily McTate, each adventure offers practical strategies to support every child's emotional well-being.

From nervous wiggles to excited jumps, this playful and empowering picture book helps kids recognize, understand, and manage their feelings—one movement at a time. Whether it’s Elmo feeling nervous at the doctor’s office or Abby bursting with excitement at the library, Get the Wiggles Out shows that there are fun, simple ways to handle every emotion. With expert guidance from Mayo Clinic pediatric psychologist Dr. Emily McTate and beloved Sesame Street friends, children learn how to calm their bodies, express their feelings, and get back to doing what they love.

I had a chance to see a copy of this book. It's very kid-friendly, with bright illustrations and engaging age-appropriate activities. It's ideal for families or classrooms who want to help young readers build social-emotional learning. It also helps encourage movement to help deal with feelings, which can be a powerful way to cope with difficult emotions.

Whether kids feel shy, overwhelmed, or just need to shake it out, Get the Wiggles Out is a joyful reminder that every feeling is safe to feel—and every child has the tools to handle it.