Hello, friends! Our book today is This Will Pass, written by J. Donnini and illustrated by Luke Scriven, a beautiful meditation on navigating life’s storms. Crue is all abuzz, waiting for his favorite great-uncle Ollie to arrive for a visit. Ollie is a high-seas adventurer, and once arriving, announces that he is taking Crue on … Continue reading This Will Pass (J. Donnini)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Sometimes I’m a Baby Bear, Sometimes I’m a Snail: Ways to Say How We Feel, written by Moira Butterfield and illustrated by Gwen Millward, a fantastic look at emotional autonomy and expression. The truth is, there’s nothing wrong with feeling different day to day. Sometimes, you might feel playful … Continue reading Sometimes I’m a Baby Bear, Sometimes I’m a Snail: Ways to Say How We Feel (Moira Butterfield)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Big Scream, written by Kirsti Call and illustrated by Denis Angelov, a lesson in processing anger for little readers. Written primarily in short, eight-syllable couplets, this board book for young bookworms follows a child through an emotional reaction that most kids - and their parents - are likely … Continue reading The Big Scream (Kirsti Call)
Hello, friends! Our book today is The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale, written by Deborah Diesen and featuring illustrations by Isidre Monés (based on the work of Dan Hanna), the latest in the series of marine animal-themed stories on emotional management. Mr. Fish (only referred to by his better-known moniker in the title) is … Continue reading The Pout-Pout Fish and the Worry-Worry Whale (Deborah Diesen)
Hello, friends! Our book today is Somewhere, Right Now, written by Kerry Docherty and illustrated by Suzie Mason, an everyday tale of encouragement and support. Young Alma is feeling scared during a thunderstorm, but Mommy has words of advice for her: when feeling scared, it helps to close your eyes, take a deep breath, and … Continue reading Somewhere, Right Now (Kerry Docherty)
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