Mean Soup by Betsy Everitt
Appropriate Age Range: 2-6 years
What this book is all about:
Horace is having a terrible day and comes home feeling mean. Instead of keeping his feelings inside, his mom helps him get his anger out as the family makes "mean soup" together.
Why you might want to read it:
Mean Soup shows children the benefits of expressing their emotions in an appropriate manner instead of bottling them up.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
What's something we can do when you feel mad? Lets try it now.
Who is someone you can ask for help if your feeling upset?
What can you do to help a friend who is having a bad day?