BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3) - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
D.'s day is already off to a bad start when he wakes up late and can't get ready because his toothpaste is missing - then it seems to be one thing after another, he forgot his gym clothes, he doesn't get chosen to walk the recycling out (he really needs a walk) and gets the laptop with a problem in class. He's having a hard time keeping his head up - but he's trying! Eventually, though, as the day starts to spiral, D. has a meltdown. Sometimes he can't help the things going wrong, and keeping his head up is hard - but the important thing is being willing to try.
Oh, I loved the message of this book! I don't know - is it mindfulness? D. recognizes his "scrunchy face" and corrects - he's really trying hard to keep it together. I love how the principal handled the meltdown. The illustrations are perfect accompaniment to the text. I'm sharing this with my school counselors, I can see where this story would come in handy.
Lisa Librarian
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