Author/Illustrator: Maryann Cocca-Leffler
Publisher/Date: Albert Whitman & Company/2013
Genre/Audience: Fiction/Ages 4-7
Themes: emotions, babies, older sibling, school
Opening: "It was Mood Monday and Theo was the first to share his mood news."
Synopsis: (from inside flap)
Synopsis: (from inside flap)
Are you in a GOOD MOOD or BAD MOOD? It's Mood Monday, and everyone in Miss Cady's class is sharing their MOOD NEWS. Eric is HAPY because he got a new bike! And Mia is PROUD because she hit a home run! But now that Theo has a new sister, he is not sure how he is feeling. EVERYONE HAS MOODS. WHAT'S YOURS?
Why I Love This Book:
This book gently introduces kids to a variety of mood words (bored, jealous, cheerful, grateful, afraid, etc.) without being didactic. It is also a terrific book for a child who has become a big brother or sister, validating their many emotions from pride to jealousy.
Resources:
Activity Guide from publisher
Maryann Cocca-Lefler's website
Play Mood Charades
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Activity Guide from publisher
Maryann Cocca-Lefler's website
Play Mood Charades
Craving more Perfect Picture Books? Author Susanna Leonard Hill compiles weekly book reviews from bloggers at www.susannahill.blogspot.com. Visit Fridays or click the Perfect Picture Books tab at her website for a subject listing.
I've heard of this author, but not this book. It sounds pretty funny. Thanks for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteLove that he's not sure how he feels!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of having a Mood Monday!
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea. I also love that the publisher has an activity.
ReplyDeleteInteresting! Simple effective way to show kids these emotions.
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