About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is experiencing a 'big' positive emotion that they do not quite know how to contain or channel. It is the perfect tool for those moments of pure, unadulterated joy when a child feels like they might burst with happiness. The story follows young Anna Hibiscus as she travels through her vibrant, multigenerational compound in Africa, asking family members how to manage the wonderful feeling bubbling inside her. Through their diverse suggestions, she eventually discovers her own unique creative outlet. This book is an essential resource for normalizing high-energy positive emotions and teaching children that happiness, just like sadness or anger, can be expressed through art, music, and movement. It is ideal for children ages 3 to 7 who are developing emotional literacy and self-expression.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and focuses on positive emotional health. It depicts a comfortable, modern African middle-class setting, which provides a necessary counter-narrative to stereotypical depictions of the continent. There are no distressing themes; the resolution is joyful and empowering.
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