Dinofours: I'm Having a Bad Day!

Name: Dinofours: I'm Having a Bad Day!
ISBN: 9780590035514

Dinofours Series · Book 9 of 20

For the child experiencing a tough day, this book shows how friends can offer comfort, turn things around, and make even the worst mornings feel a little better.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their preschooler is having a meltdown over a series of small frustrations, declaring it a 'bad day'. This story follows Tracy, a little dinosaur whose day starts poorly and only gets worse, leading her to be grumpy and unkind to her friends at school. The book gently explores themes of anger, frustration, and the powerful impact of friendship and empathy. Perfectly suited for ages 3 to 5, it's an excellent choice for normalizing bad moods and modeling how a little kindness from friends can be the perfect medicine to turn a frown upside down.

Friendship & Loyalty Dinosaurs Anger & Frustration Friendship & Social Empathy & Kindness School Life Resilience & Perseverance Humor

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

A character is very sad and angry due to having a bad day, but the feelings are resolved.

Sensitive Topics

This book does not contain major sensitive topics. It deals with the common childhood emotions of anger and frustration in a direct, secular way. The conflict is simple, relatable, and the resolution is entirely positive and hopeful, focusing on the power of peer support and apology.