Parker’s Big Feelings

Parker is not having a good day at school. When she gets home, all she wants is some time alone to read her book, but her brother and sister will not stop following her around. Parker is feeling lots of big feelings. How can Parker turn a bad day into something good?  

When Parker has a meltdown and starts to cry, her mom helps her write a list of things that she can do to feel better—breathe, exercise, and have some quiet time. Parker goes to her room and “I close my eyes. I breathe in. I pretend I am smelling a flower as I count to five.” Next, Parker goes outside and rides her bike. Finally, she reads a book. After taking all of these steps, Parker feels better and plays with her siblings. The last page explains other ways readers can get help understanding their feelings. 

As part of the Ready to Read Level 1 Series, Parker’s Big Feelings is intended for children who are just starting to read. The story is told using word repetition and simple sentences. The story has a simple plot that follows Parker through her day. Each page has a full-colored illustration to help readers visualize the story’s events.  

Parker’s Big Feelings will help readers deal with “big feelings” such as sadness, frustration, or fear. By focusing on Parker’s bad days, the book helps readers understand that having a bad day is normal. Even though people have bad days, Parker shows that it is possible to turn a bad day into a good day. The simple story will appeal to all readers because everyone can understand Parker’s conflict. For another story that deals with having a bad day, check out Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang.  

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