When Mommy Was Mad

Mommy is having a bad day. She burned the toast and forgot to kiss Daddy goodbye. Robbie doesn't understand what's wrong. He draws and colors a picture of a borkupin (porcupine) and shows it to Mommy. That doesn't help her mood either. Finally, he actually becomes a porkupin, and he is able to show Mommy how he feels, and everyone is happy again. Written by Lynne Jonell, with appropriate child-like illustrations, this is a good story for parents to share with young children, and can be the basis for a discussion of moods and emotions.