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I chose this book because the pictures are terrific examples of all the emotions kids can have.

Finally all the animals wake the sleepy farmer, and each animal is cared for.ĭon’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, by Mo Willems They’ll appreciate the grumpy farm animals who declare in rhyme that they’re hungry and are disgruntled that their food isn’t ready yet. This book was a little boring for me, but it could be a hit among younger preschoolers. The Grumpy Morning, by Pamela Duncan Edwards But it’s worth checking out to see if it will work for you. Potentially troubling is the fact that the colors black and brown both have negative connotations. The pictures are not by Seuss himself, and while I like the idea of comparing feelings to colors, the text itself didn’t engage my preschooler. Many a classroom teacher has used this book to springboard a discussion on emotions, but we just couldn’t get into it. The font was so wacky it was hard to read.

I also felt the book’s illustrations and text were too loud and harsh. I could do without some of the pages – like the one suggesting kids are scared of the dark and thunderstorms. What I like about this book is all the emotions it explores in a way that kids will understand. Thankfully his animal friends help him come out of his bad mood with some exercise and companionship. This book is perfect to read when your preschooler wakes up cranky! It’s about a little bird who’s so grumpy nothing seems right. What will Mouse do? We love the adorable illustrations and cute story. Which animal knows the best way to be angry? Bear stomps his feet, Rabbit is hopping mad, and Bobcat screams. We love every book we’re read in the How Do Dinosaurs series! It’s great fun to see giant dinosaurs misbehaving in their bedrooms (slamming the door, throwing toys, kicking chairs), but it’s also comforting to see them calm down, pick up their messes, and apologize. How Do Dinosaurs Say I’m Mad?by Jane Yolen and Mark Teague These books about feelings are perfect to read during an All About Me theme for preschool and kindergarten!