Always So Grumpy: A Heartwarming and Funny Interactive Story about Feelings (Social Emotional, Hedgehog Books for Toddlers and Kids)
Hedgehog Books for Toddlers and Kids Series
What’s inside...
An all-new interactive picture book full of humor and sweetness perfect for the lovable grumps in your life! This adorable little hedgehog is always so GRUMPY. Seriously, don't even try to make the hedgie laugh with a silly noise, a tickle, or rocking it to sleep. It won't work! ...or will it? Go ahead-hug, shake, and spin the book in this fun and interactive readaloud to see if a little love can make it feel better and turn that frown upside down! Readers of Don't Push the Button and Press Here by Herve Tullet will love this cute, interactive story! We can all feel a little grumpy and have bad moods sometimes, and this sweet and funny picture book for kids is a great way to talk about those big, confusing feelings with children and show them you care. The best book and perfect gift for: Toddlers and children ages 3-7 Social emotional learning and teaching children about identifying emotions and self-regulation Preschool and kindergarten learners: great for at-home learning activities for kids! Birthdays Holiday stocking stuffer and Christmas gifts for kids Easter baskets and more!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Hedgehog
Discussion points
Why do you think the hedgehog is always so grumpy?
What makes you feel grumpy sometimes?
How do the other characters react to the hedgehog's mood?
Can you think of a time when someone helped you feel better when you were upset?
What are some ways we can help others when they feel grumpy?
Tip: Role play these questions
Emphasize empathy by asking your child to think about how they feel when they're grumpy and relate it to how the hedgehog might feel.
Encourage your child to consider different perspectives by discussing how the hedgehog’s mood affects other characters in the story.
Highlight the theme of emotional support by asking about times when they felt supported or comforted by others.
Use the story’s situations as examples to teach problem-solving in emotional situations, discussing different ways the characters could help the hedgehog.
Reinforce the book’s lessons by asking your child to think of ways they can apply the hedgehog’s experiences to their own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding and Managing Emotions
Explanation: The book explores various scenarios that lead to the hedgehog feeling grumpy, teaching children that it's okay to experience different emotions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to identify their feelings and understand that emotions are a normal part of life, helping them manage their reactions in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Throughout the story, other characters interact with the grumpy hedgehog, showing concern and offering help, which demonstrates how to be empathetic towards others' feelings.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be considerate of how others feel and act compassionately in their interactions with friends and family.
Example Lesson: Communication
Explanation: The hedgehog learns to express why he feels grumpy instead of keeping his feelings bottled up, which teaches the importance of communication.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to talk about their emotions with parents, teachers, or peers, which can lead to better understanding and support.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: As the story progresses, the hedgehog encounters different situations and finds ways to deal with his grumpiness, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn that there are constructive ways to handle challenges and negative emotions, which can be applied at school or at home.