About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is having a big day where their behavior feels unpredictable or their moods are shifting rapidly. It is the perfect tool for normalizing the way children use play to process different internal states, from feeling grumpy and 'monstrous' to quiet and 'mouse-like.' Joe on Sunday follows a young boy through a week of imaginative transformations. Each day, Joe inhabits a new persona: a messy pig, a roaring lion, or a mischievous monkey: to match his energy level and mood. It is a lighthearted, humorous look at childhood identity and emotional regulation for children ages 3 to 7. Parents will appreciate how it frames 'difficult' behaviors as creative expressions, providing a playful language for families to discuss how they are feeling each day without judgment.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and lighthearted. It does not deal with heavy trauma or sensitive societal issues, focusing instead on the universal experience of imaginative play and mood swings.
