mood (psychology)

When Big Bird is having a bad day, his Sesame Street friends suggest activities to lift his mood.

Jim Panzee wakes up in a bad mood one beautiful day, but he keeps denying he is grumpy even as his friends give advice for feeling better.

Cranky Chicken inadvertently saves the life of Speedy, a very optimistic worm that is looking for a friend.

"Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and everyone is going. Jim doesn't want to go because he can't dance. But then his friends try to teach him some cool moves. Soon the other animals sweep Jim along, all the way to the party"--Jacket flap.

"Jim Panzee is out for his usual Wednesday walk when he accidentally squishes his stress orange into orange juice. He and his friends must cross the jungle before all of the fresh oranges are gone"--Provided by publisher.

Maya doesn't know why she's grumpy. She's just in a cranky, grumpy, grouchy mood. Luckily, Gramma isn't ruffled by Maya's mood. She reminds Maya of all the fun things she might miss out on because of her grumpiness. Will Gramma's silly suggestions coax Maya out of her miserable mood?.

Using color--or lack of thereof--to explore a child's moods, this . . . picture book offers a reassuring message of love and acceptance as well as addressing feelings of sadness, assuring readers they're never alone.

Hank, a cactus who is as prickly on the inside as he is on the outside, decides he wants a hug.

"Brothers Elijah and Manny find out about mood disorders, and Elijah learns how he can help Manny deal with his difficult feelings. Includes a short guide for adults with tips on supporting children impacted by mood disorders"--Provided by publisher.

A snarky tale of a very cranky book that might not be so cranky after all.