About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the internal conflict between logic and emotion, such as feeling 'silly' for a creative impulse or paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake. It provides a helpful personification of the Brain and the Heart to explain why we sometimes feel pulled in two directions. Through humorous illustrations and a relatable tug-of-war, Scott Stuart shows children that being 'right' isn't as important as being authentic. It is an ideal choice for the 4 to 8 age range, offering a gentle entry point into metacognition: thinking about how we think. Parents will appreciate how it validates both the need for safety and the need for joy, ultimately teaching that a happy life requires a partnership between our head and our heart.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It deals with internal anxiety and the pressure to perform or be perfect in a way that is accessible to young children. The resolution is hopeful and grounded in self-acceptance.
