November 2022

Dog likes to show off his skills to his friends. He thinks he is the best at everything. He can swim better than Donkey and dig bigger holes than Goose. In fact, Goose can swim better than Dog and Mole can dig deeper holes than Dog. In the end, Dog learns that he doesn't have to be the best in anything to be LOVED.

pdf copy of the book

activity sheet

"Some days are yellow. Some are blue. On different days I'm different too"

Using simple words, rhymes, and beautiful paintings, this picture book invites the readers to explore and accept their different emotions. We may feel happy one day, or sad another. Some days we feel up, while some days we feel down. Some days we even feel all mixed up. Regardless of how we might feel on different days, we are all OK.

This is a wonderful book to read to children. Parents and teachers can use this book to jumpstart conversations on emotions and feelings, to help children identify their feelings, and to let them know that it's ok to feel happy, sad, or even mad.

Video of the read-aloud

Lesson ideas here, here, and here.

This classic picture book has been loved by children for many years. In the story, Max was sent to his room when he got upset and threw a temper tantrum. He imagined that he was the "wild thing". He "sailed" to the land of all the wild things and became king of them all. Even though he enjoyed being the king, he missed his family. In the end, he returned home where mom's love was waiting for him.

Video of the read-aloud

Lesson activities here and here.