This children’s story was timely, impactful, and thematically strong! Front of the line for teachers of young children.

This book helps children develop healthy communication patterns, improve their self-care and affects how they express and balance their emotions.

Unfortunately, the text needs a lot of editing in order to be clear, accessible and fluid, which it often lacks. Each skill level is introduced by a short story about two brothers. It was a deep mistake to not include a girl.

After each story, the author introduces two questions to open a dialogue between parents and children. It is a good idea, but instead of choosing closed questions (answered by Yes or No), I would have recommended using open-ended question, which invite people to open up more effectively.

My biggest complain about this book is the quality of the illustrations. They portrays characters in rigid and unnatural postures and are overall of extremely poor quality.

Though I know this is common place this day and age, I really don't agree with much of it. I have always told my Granddaughter that thunder was the angels bowling. I do try to explain to her that it is nothing to be afraid of. I feel children should have an imagination and that should be allowed to grow. They have their childhood taken away to soon now a days. Yes speak to them like an adult (no baby talk), but let them be children also. I can't imagine kindergarten children asking some of these questions.

Although I think the author's intentions are admirable, I didn't enjoy the stories in this book. They are straightforward and teach a lesson, just not compelling reading. I can't imagine reading any of the stories more than once.