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Reach for this book when your child is in a prickly, unapproachable mood and you find yourself locked in a power struggle. It is perfect for those days when every suggestion is met with a scowl and there is no clear reason for the grumpiness. Maya Was Grumpy follows a young girl whose bad mood feels like it might last forever, until her grandmother uses a clever strategy of reverse psychology and playful humor to help her shift her perspective. It is an excellent choice for children aged 3 to 7, offering a gentle model for how to acknowledge a bad mood without letting it define the whole day. Parents will appreciate the grandmother's calm, unbothered reaction, which provides a masterclass in using lightheartedness to diffuse emotional tension.