
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the transition from toddlerhood to the school years, particularly when big emotions like anger or frustration seem to take over their entire day. It is an essential tool for children who feel overwhelmed by the intensity of their feelings and need a concrete way to understand that while emotions are natural, they have the power to influence their internal weather. Through the character of Luna, the story explores the concept of emotional agency in a way that is accessible for preschoolers and early elementary students. It validates that all feelings are okay to have, while modeling how to shift from a place of frustration to one of calm and resilience. Parents will appreciate how the book turns abstract psychological concepts into a relatable narrative that supports self-regulation and emotional intelligence.
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Sign in to write a reviewThe book deals with emotional dysregulation and frustration in a secular, direct, and highly realistic manner. The resolution is hopeful, emphasizing the child's growing autonomy over their reactions.
A 4 or 5-year-old who is prone to 'meltdowns' when small things go wrong, such as a tower falling over or having to stop play. It is for the child who is just beginning to develop the vocabulary for their internal world.
This book can be read cold, but it works best if parents are ready to pause and ask the child if they have ever felt 'the red feeling' or 'the blue feeling' like Luna does. A parent who has just experienced a morning of power struggles or who has watched their child spiral into a 'bad day' after one minor setback will find this book highly relevant.
A 3-year-old will focus on the colors and the basic names of the emotions. A 6 or 7-year-old will grasp the more complex idea of 'choosing' a perspective and may apply the strategies to their school life.
Unlike books that simply label emotions, this one focuses heavily on the transition between emotions and the agency a child has in that process without being dismissive of the original feeling.
The story follows Luna, a young girl navigating a typical day filled with emotional highs and lows. When things go wrong, Luna experiences 'big feelings' like anger and disappointment. The narrative focuses on her internal process as she recognizes these feelings and consciously decides to move toward more positive states like joy and resilience. It functions as both a story and a guided exercise in self-regulation.
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