Bigfoot Copes with Hurt Feelings

Reach for this book when your child comes home with slumped shoulders after being left out on the playground or hearing a peer's unkind remark. While many stories focus on how to fix a friendship, this gentle tale focuses on the internal work of maintaining self-worth when others are mean. Bigfoot feels the sting of rejection and must learn that his value doesn't change just because someone else didn't choose him or said something hurtful. It is an essential tool for children ages 0 to 5 who are navigating the often bumpy transition from parallel play to cooperative social interactions. Parents will appreciate how it validates the physical sensation of hurt feelings while modeling a resilient inner monologue.