Barbara's Reviews > Family and Feelings

Using a relatable and familiar scenario about a new family addition, this large-size board book [2.5 for me] offers suggestions for dealing with change, compromise, staying connected, dealing with hurting someone, coping with mistakes, and reacting to family arguments. The scenarios don't try to paint a rosy picture of family dynamics, instead recognizing that there may be times that are more challenging than others but that there are healthy ways to cope with them. I just wish there had been more diversity in the families depicted, especially on the page that describes and identifies different family compositions or different kinds of families. It seems to be a missed opportunity to expand further on families, but still, the book serves as a possible starting point for important conversations about emotions and families.