Grumpy Sandra and the Horrible Day

Description

Even under the best of circumstances, mornings with young kids can be rough. Throw in a grouchy attitude from a tot, and they become downright unbearable. But parental love can be transforming for you and your child.

It’s extremely important that we teach our kids that they are loved, not because they earned our love or are good enough to be loved, but that they’re loved because God put them into our families to be loved.

Grumpy Sandra and the Horrible Day is a book about a little girl who wakes up grumpy. As she moves through her day, doing grumpy things, her body is flooded with physical sensations until she begins to feel she is turning into stone. But then she talks to her mother, who comforts her and helps her realize she can’t stay angry if she fills her heart with love.

It’s a sweet story to remind children that it’s okay to have a bad day and that we will love them no matter what!

Most children don’t have the language skills to explain how they are feeling, so big feelings, such as anger, anxiety, and sadness can feel overwhelming. Many children describe it as an inner “monster” and feel helpless to control it. But by offering unconditional love, parents can teach their children how to cope with difficult feelings, how to control themselves, and how to take care of others who might get upset as a result of their behavior.

The book explains

• that angry feelings come and go;
• doing bad things doesn’t make them bad;
• how to recognize their feelings;
• how to treat each other better, as well as to be more tolerant;
• different messages for different ages.

This is a great book for children age 4–6, with humorous illustrations and rhyming text to capture a child’s attention. If your kid has ever “felt like a monster,” then you will love the way this book helps you explain this feeling and teach them how to navigate a challenging world. It will also help strengthen your parent-child attachment bond and create an authentic connection with your kid.