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Summary: Great concept, but disappointing
Review: I love the concept of this book, and I think it's so important for kids to learn to identify and feel okay about their emotions, even negative ones. But, this book says it's for ages 4-8, and I found the references to a boyfriend and a crush on a teacher completely inappropriate. I was really disappointed, and those references changed my opinion of an otherwise great kids' book. Please read the whole book before buying it!
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Summary: FUN book to read to your Daughter
Review: I bought this book for my 20 month old daughter after she enjoyed being read "I'm Gonna Like Me" also written by Jamie Lee Curtis. I think this is a wonderfully written book; the sentences rhyme and are rather short so as I read it to her, I can put emotion into my voice with each mood the character is going through. Although I think the words and pictures are a bit too advanced for a two year old to grasp, my enthusiasm while reading this book keeps my daughter very attentive and we can also point out the illustrations together. I will say that the character in the book is a girl and the pages mostly relate to "girl things" like braiding hair, having a boyfriend, going to the movies with her mom and so on. I don't think a boy may be as interested in the book. I personally don't feel offended by Jamie Lee Curtis' reference in to book to the character having a boyfriend or a crush on a teacher. That is just a part of life and emotions girls feel at times and it is addressed in a fun loving way. As a mom who once experience those same things, I feel comfortable teaching her myself about feelings toward boys not relying on a book to educate her. This book can be used to be open up to such discussions. At the end of the book is a 3D wheel of a face and as you turn the wheel the expression on the girls face changes from happy to angry to lonely and so on. Overall, a fun book for both child & parent!!!
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Summary: A Fun Book for All Ages
Review: I discovered this book while babysitting for two boys, ages 7 and 4. They chose it as their bedtime story and I read it to them in many different voices- louder, happier and faster on the cheerful days, slow and deeper on the bored or sad days. The kids absolutely loved it. And so did I! I have since bought four copies of the book. I gave two as gifts to 6 and 10 year old girls and one to my 21-year-old sister during a bad few weeks away at school. The fourth copy is archived in my own bookshelf. I have yet to meet a kid (from ages 4 to 23!) who has not loved this book. The younger kids love the pictures- there is always something new to discover in the unique, whimsical scenes. My sister and I laugh at the bad hair day and the clever rhyming. This is a book I will continue to buy and recommend to others. It's an absolute storytelling delight.
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Summary: Names for feelings
Review: In this book, a little girl explains her moods and why she feels that way, all in rhymes. The girl feels alternately silly, joyful, or cranky, and a lot of other moods as well. The situations that put her in these moods are quite believable and real, like learning that she will have sibling, or tattling on a friend. The book is not scary, and the story is engaging. It has about 550 words.
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Summary: Feelings
Review: Jamie Lee Curtis best known as an actress is also a writer of accomplished children's books. She has written, Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods That Make My Day. Laura Cornell's whimsical pictures sets the stage for a little girl with many different feelings. This is a wonderful book to help young children identify their feelings. Each new feeling begins with Today I feel... that feeds into that children are very egocentric and we are just a small part of their world. The little descriptions of why they have certain feelings provide children a concrete reference. The book tells the children that it is okay to have different feelings. The one thing that I would have loved to see is how the young girl coped with her different feelings in a constructive way. The mood wheel in the back of the book is a nice way to have children describe their own feelings.
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Summary: Perfect "ice breaker" for conversations about kid's feelings
Review: My family had been under quite a bit of stress recently. My husband's job promotion required us to relocate over 300 miles away from extended family; therefore this move was bittersweet. And, shortly after we were adjusting to our new home, our dog was run over by a car and killed instantly in front of our eyes. These two major changes in the lives of two small children, 2 and 4 year-old, stirred up a variety of feelings and moods that we needed to talk about. My husband and I are so greatful that this wonderful book, "Today I Feel Silly..." was suggested to read with our children in the recommended book listing included in the last chapter of "The Pocket Parent". Ms. Curtis explains that everyone has feelings that can change each day, from silly to angry to sad to glad. My kids love the fun verse and the lively illustrations that clearly demonstrate it's OK to have all kinds of feeings. The kids especially enjoy taking turns changing the facial expressions of the charcte! r on the mood-wheel to match how they are feeling at the moment. We identify the good and bad feelings with the correct word as they come up. I was amazed when my 2-year-old made a very unhappy face and blurted out, "I sad Mommy, miss Grandma." This book helps us acknowledge and talk further about our feelings when necessary. The kids ask to read it often. We highly recommend this book as well as "The Pocket Parent" to help address your concerns relating to young children in just the right way.
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Summary: It's a Wonderful Way To Address Children's Feelings.
Review: The illustrations of TODAY I FEEL SILLY AND OTHER MOODS THAT MAKE MY DAY are wonderful for the child who cannot yet read or who is independently spending a lot of time looking at the pictures. The moods jump right out of the pages and allow the child to relate to the feelings he or she might have and learn that they are normal feelings. Another title, THE SMILING STONE, also available from amazon.com, would be appreciated by teachers looking for books that build self-esteem for their theme lesson of feelings and emotions. It differs from "Silly Moods" in that it is about a single emotion but it is similar in that the child can have the feeling, too, as the book ends with the simple verse, "YOUR SMILE casts forever a beam of light". Children will be lucky to have teachers who pick these titles for their lessons and parents and children will have a starter library on this important subject.
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Summary: A funny way to learn about moods
Review: This book is terrific. We received it as a Christmas gift and it is already a favorite of my son (age 4), who is just learning to verbalize his emotions.The book is about a little girl who shares with readers how the world appears to her when she is experiencing various moods. With its pleasantly rhyming prose and endearing illlustrations, I believe it sets up a warm and safe atmosphere for young readers as they learn to put a name to their feelings and learn that it is okay to sometimes feel sad or angry. My son also loves the cardboard face at the end of the book, which allows kids to select different eyes and mouths for the characters, depending on what mood they prefer. I recommend this book for all families!
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Summary: An excellent book to teach children recognize their feelings
Review: This is a beautiful book to share with young children who have difficulty to identify or recognize their own feelings and moods. I happen to live in the country where one's emotions and feelings are seldom addressed directly. This book helps me to show my daughter that it is ok to feel what she feels inside. My daughter wants me to read this book to her every night before bedtime. After reading it , she would tell me if today is a good day for her and why. The illustrations are beautiful and humorous. It really teaches the children that no matter what the mood is, life can still be fun and full of surprises.
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Summary: Great book for kindergarten and first grade!
Review: This is a book about feelings and emotions. The main character is a little girl. The book follows her daily experiences, along with charting how she feels throughout these events. Feelings such as silly, angry, sad, confused, and excited are mentioned, along with events which trigger these emotions. At the end of the book, there is a page which says, "How do you feel today?" On the page opposite this, you will find an interactive page, in which the child can change the eyes and mouth of the picture to depict his/her feelings at that moment. It is an absolutely wonderful book. The illustrations are OUTSTANDING! They really bring the book to life! You will find yourself reading this book over and over again. It discusses family life and everyday events, which happen on a daily basis. Children can relate to this book because of this. They can use their background knowledge to relate the events in the book to the events in their lives. They can also compare her feelings to their own, and realize that everyone has feelings. This is a wonderful book to share with children and adults of all ages. I would definetely recommend this book to anyone.
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