2022
WISE Score
Amazon
A pediatrician-penned roadmap for the 'terrible twos' that helps tiny humans name the big storms brewing in their heads.
4.7
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This isn't a bedtime story you read for the gripping plot. It’s a functional piece of parenting equipment.
If you’re currently in the trenches of toddler tantrums, this book gives you a shared vocabulary so you aren't just guessing why they're melting down over a broken cracker. It’s bright, it’s durable, and it’s a lot more effective than just telling a two-year-old to 'calm down.' It’s a solid addition to the 'emotional literacy' shelf.
This is the sweet spot for the 1-to-3-year-old crowd. Any older and the 'this is what sad feels like' explanations will start to feel a bit too 'babyish' for them.
It’s a pediatrician-authored guide specifically designed to help tiny humans navigate their internal weather. It models self-compassion and healthy coping mechanisms without being preachy.
While it uses bright, diverse illustrations to make abstract concepts concrete, it’s primarily a functional teaching tool rather than a sprawling work of fiction.
Zero safety concerns. It’s a board book for toddlers about feelings; the only danger is a potential paper cut or a toddler throwing it at your head during a tantrum.
Emotional intelligence is the foundation for everything else. By teaching kids to identify physical sensations—like where they feel 'mad' in their body—it builds genuine self-awareness.
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