Mommy Book Reviews
Children's book reviews written by a mom (and not AI generated).
Category: Managing Emotions
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‘A Whole Bunch of Feelings’ Teaches Kids to Identify and Control Their Emotions
This insightful book provides kids with a step-by-step guide to managing their daily tidal wave of emotions. Covering a total of 44 feelings — including sadness, guilt, rage, excitement, shyness and many more — the book’s entertaining stories help kids learn to identify, understand and control their feelings.
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‘A Place to Stay’ Gives Kids a Heartening Look at a Homeless Shelter
Children can gain a more clear and empathetic perspective about homeless individuals in this poignant-yet-heartening book. Following a mother and daughter as they spend the night at a shelter, the story frames the topic of homelessness in a visually bright story that children can understand and appreciate. The book also demonstrates a crucial coping mechanism…
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‘The Smart Cookie’ – A Sweet Story of Building Confidence at School
With this heartening book told from the perspective of a sprinkled sugar cookie, children struggling with any aspects of school will relate to the dessert’s journey. It progresses from flailing in class to discovering a talent that fully bakes its self-esteem.
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‘Imani’s Moon’ – An Anti-Bullying Story of Mythic Proportions
This magical book not only celebrates the traditions and culture of the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzaniya, it also delivers an empowering story that kids of any background can relate to and enjoy. The young protagonist embarks on a heartening journey to find confidence and disregard her bullies.
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‘The Sour Grape’ Shows Kids How to Manage Anger
In this carefully constructed and meaningful book, readers follow one grape’s emotional evolution from constant rage to a healthy state of controlling his emotions. This story’s sincere insights into anger management will serve young readers all their lives.
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‘Hattie Harmony: Worry Detective’ – A Cheerful Cat Teaches Kids to Manage Anxiety
This book follows compassionate cat Hattie Harmony as she takes it upon herself to help her furry friends work through their stresses and worries. With each animal she aids, she demonstrates genuinely effective practices to use in calming down and facing fears.