Happy Hippo, Angry Duck

A parade of animals acts out one feeling after another — a grumpy moose, an excited dog, a worried rabbit, an angry duck — inviting little readers to name and make each face themselves.

For the toddler who's already got big feelings and no words for them yet, this book hands over a whole animal cast to help.

• Big idea: Feelings have names, they show up on faces and in bodies, and every single one of them — even the mad, sad, grumpy ones — is completely normal.
• Vibes: Silly, bouncy, and full of permission to make a face and mean it.

• are working on naming their emotions
• like to mimic faces and sounds
• enjoy animal noises and silly humor
• respond well to short, rhythmic, repeatable text

• Feelings & empathy: Can you make an angry face like the duck?
• Imagination: What sound does a sadly clucking chicken make?
• Real-life connection: When have you felt worried like the rabbit?
• Story & problem-solving: Which animal in the book feels the same way you feel right now?