"Sometimes Mouse doesn't get what he
wants and he's frustrated.
"Did you know you think better when
you stop what you're doing, pause, and
breathe?" Butterfly asks."
Like most children and their parents, Mouse has big feelings. They run the gamut of many of those things felt while living life. When Mouse is scared, he gets helpful advice from his friend Rabbit. As suggested by Rabbit, they jump up and down together. In puddles and out, toward the clouds and back. As they jump together, Mouse forgets to be as scared as he was. Rabbit offers one more tidbit of advice:
"Just keep going."
Mouse takes that advice and moves on. Big feelings cause stress for Mouse. Noticing his worried face, Bird wonders if a hug might help. A few squeezes in soft wings that provide comfort, Mouse feels his worry wash away. His trip through the forest has him meeting Deer when he is wishing for courage; Butterfly when he is irritated; and Owl when he needs help deciding what he really wants. Owl suggests creating a picture in his mind as they sit together to think. Each of his friends help his face his feelings and suggest that Mouse should 'just keep going'.
Friendly, warm, energetic illustrations add to the appeal of seeking help from friends when help is needed. Children and their parents can all use a little help these days when dealing with the big feelings facing them. A reminder that there are things that can be done to make it better might be just what is needed. One step at a time ... just keep going.
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