Pete the Cat's Not So Groovy Day

Reach for this book when your child is having a day where nothing seems to go right and every small disappointment feels like a major catastrophe. Whether it is a spilled snack or a cancelled playdate, this story provides the vocabulary to discuss frustration before it turns into a meltdown. In this installment of the popular series, Pete the Cat faces a string of unlucky events that threaten to ruin his mood. Instead of giving up, Pete models how to take a deep breath and find a new perspective. It is a gentle, rhythmic tool for teaching emotional regulation and optimism to children aged 4 to 8, helping them understand that while we cannot control what happens, we can control how we react to it.