About This Book
Reach for this book when your child has witnessed an adult's moment of anger, frustration, or intensity and seems shaken by it. This story addresses the secret fear children often harbor: that if a loved one looks or acts 'mean' for a moment, their love might have disappeared entirely. The story follows Tamika, a young girl who loves her grandfather's expressive face until she sees him practicing a harsh, angry expression for a play. This sight triggers a deep anxiety that she might one day be the target of that look. It is a beautiful tool for helping children differentiate between a person's temporary mood or performance and their permanent feelings. This gentle story is ideal for children ages 4 to 8 who are highly sensitive to facial expressions and emotional shifts in their caregivers. It provides a safe space to discuss how we can feel 'big' emotions without losing our connection to the people we love.
