Bea's Bad Day

by Tom Percival

Overview

What can you do when everything goes wrong? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry and the Big Bright Feelings series comes a story about disappointment and having fun even when things don't go the way you hoped.

Bea is looking forward to her birthday-but what will happen when everything goes wrong?

Bea is looking forward to the PERFECT day. She can't wait to have the special time with family, presents, treats, and cake! But then things begin to go wrong. When a storm blows in, suddenly nothing is how Bea hoped it would be. None of the guests can come, and the mail can't be delivered with Bea's cards and gifts. Will there even be cake?! Everything seems completely ruined, and Bea's SPECIAL day turns into a BAD day.

Can Bea find a way to be okay-even in the middle of a very disappointing day?
Reassuring and hopeful, this book in the Big Bright Feelings series is a perfect starting point for helping kids learn to face disappointment, practice flexibility, and find fun where they least expect it.

The Big Bright Feelings picture book series provides kid-friendly entry points into emotional intelligence topics-from being true to yourself to dealing with worries, managing anger, and making friends. These topics can be difficult to talk about. But these books act as sensitive and reassuring springboards for conversations about mental and emotional health, positive self-image, building self-confidence, and managing feelings.

Don't miss these books in the Big Bright Feelings series!
Ruby Finds a Worry | Perfectly Norman | Ravi's Roar | Meesha Makes Friends | Tilda Tries Again | Milo's Monster | Finn's Little Fibs

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781547614684
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	10/01/2024
Series:	Big Bright Feelings Series
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	528,690
Product dimensions:	9.33(w) x 11.81(h) x 1.00(d)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Tom Percival is the author and illustrator of the Big Bright Feelings picture books, including Finn's Little Fibs, Milo's Monster, Tilda Tries Again, Meesha Makes Friends, Ravi's Roar, Ruby Finds a Worry, and Perfectly Norman. He writes and illustrates in his native United Kingdom where he lives in a town called Stroud with his family.
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Editorial Reviews

Teachers looking for a book to help children discover coping skills when life unexpectedly becomes too difficult to handle will embrace this title due to its subtle messages woven within the context of an engaging story that promises to be a fun read for all.” —School Library Connection on TILDA TRIES AGAIN

“This story puts words and pictures to feelings and traits that are difficult to articulate and explain, making this book helpful both for children who can relate to Meesha's experience and for those who don't understand such feelings.” —Kirkus Reviews on MEESHA MAKES A FRIEND

“A priceless lesson for any child—or adult—conveyed in a beautifully child-friendly manner. . . . A valuable asset to the library of a child who experiences anxiety and a great book to get children talking about their feelings.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on RUBY FINDS A WORRY

“A captivating tale about happiness, being yourself, and the magic of learning to spread your wings and fly.” —Foreword Reviews, starred review, on PERFECTLY NORMAN

From the Publisher

08/01/2024

K-Gr 3—From the author of Perfectly Norman comes a book about a day that does not turn out as planned. It's Bea's birthday, and she has been looking forward to it. Her grandparents and cousins are coming to celebrate with her. But the day before, a huge snowstorm comes, and no one can make it to her house. Bea is shattered by disappointment, but her family helps her turn the day around with a snow ride and perfect cake. Bright illustrations capture the events of the story and vividly show Bea's feelings. When things go wrong, the art style makes it look as if the pages have cracked and then slowly mended as Bea's outlook improves. Much like Kobi Yamada's What Do You Do with a Problem?, this book helps children develop strategies for coping with disappointment. The back matter provides practical ways for readers to lift their spirits when things don't go as planned. VERDICT A great SEL addition to all collections, especially where the other books in the series circulate well.—Heidi Dechief

School Library Journal