Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day
By Jamie Lee Curtis
The Story
A young child feels a whirlwind of emotions daily, from silly to sad, leading to playful mischief—teaching the importance of understanding and expressing feelings with humor and creativity.
Why It's Special
If your child loves exploring emotions, playful rhymes, and whimsical illustrations, Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day is a delightful journey.
- Big idea: This book captures a child's rollercoaster of emotions, from feeling silly to mischievous, wrapped up in engaging and humorous verses.
- Vibes: Energetic, heartfelt, and full of playful antics that resonate with young readers.
Perfect for an interactive read-aloud where you can notice how the illustrations reflect each mood change.
Perfect For Kids Who...
- enjoy funny and relatable emotional stories
- like to express and understand their feelings
- love rhyming and playful language
- are curious about how moods can affect their day
Ask Your Little Reader
Dive into these questions to explore the story further.
- Story & problem-solving: How does the child deal with feeling mischievous?
- Feelings & empathy: How do different emotions affect the child's day?
- Real-life connection: Can you remember a time you felt silly or grumpy? What did you do?
- Imagination: If you could change your mood like in the book, what emotion would you choose? Encourage your child to act out their favorite emotions from the story and discuss how they feel.