Meet The Author
Amanda Mengel
Hello readers!
I am Amanda Mengel, author behind "Finn's Funny Feelings". Alongside my passion for storytelling, I am a wife, mother, and elementary school teacher. I have two beautiful daughters; Meilani and Harley. My husband's name is Zack and he has supported my children's book idea long before I even had a manuscript written. My family was the drive for my writing, and with them all by my side, including a sweet pup named Axel and a handful of sassy and spunky chickens running around, we call the outskirts of Houston, Texas, home.
For as long as I can remember, writing a children's book has been a dream of mine. I came up with ideas here and there, but didn't actually begin writing for quite a while. One day, while teaching my second grade class in 2023, I decided to go on a search for a children's book on the topic of emotions. To my surprise, there weren't very many. This triggered an idea - I would write one. That same day after sending my students off to gym class, I sat down and put my ideas on paper. I wanted a story that children could immediately relate to, using their everyday emotions. Months later, Finn and his friends came to life! Seeing "Finn's Funny Feelings" published, roughly a year later, was a dream come true. I hope you all enjoy this loving character as much as I do!
Thank you for your support, Amanda ♡
About the Book
Finn's Funny Feelings is a book about a boy named Finn who goes about his day like any other child. He runs into emotional obstacles and learns how to manage them. The techniques that Finn learns are taught to the reader throughout the story, in hopes to help the child learn how to manage the same feelings. Emotions can be hard for children to deal with and coping mechanisms are often not taught directly. Having a character for children to relate to is important for their emotional well-being.
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The first book in the NEW series
Amanda's new book series introduces readers to Finn, a relatable character for children navigating through everyday life. The first story is centered upon- emotions, and the feelings he experiences. Join Finn as he learns to understand and embrace his emotions in this heartwarming tale.