Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs: A Kid’s Menu of Feelings by Marc Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata

Book Review

A short overview of this book

Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs: A Kid’s Menu of Feelings by Marc Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata is a book about feelings for kids.

Books like this are helpful as they help kids to express, enjoy and manage their feelings. Which means that when their feelings get too big for them or out of control, they will be better equipped to manage them.

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Ideal Age

Ideal for children aged 4 to 8 years.

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Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, and I’m here to talk about a really cool book for kids called Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs: A Kids Menu of Feelings by Marc Nemiroff and Jane Annunziata. I know, those last names can be a mouthful!

So, this book is all about helping kids understand and express their feelings. It’s written by psychologists who work with kids, so you know it’s gonna be good. And guess what? It’s not just a regular book, it’s a big one with lots of helpful info inside.

The authors use cooking as a fun way to talk about different feelings. They cover everything from worries and nervousness to shyness, fear, and more. It’s like a whole buffet of emotions! But here’s the best part: they don’t just stop at labeling the feelings. Nope, they also give kids ideas on what to do when they’re feeling a certain way.

For example, when you’re angry, they suggest drawing a picture of something that makes you mad. It’s a great way to let out those feelings and find some relief. And as a parent, it’s awesome because it gives you tools to help your child too. You can say, Hey, remember that book we read? It said drawing can help when you’re angry. Let’s grab some paper and scribble out all that anger together!

I gotta say, as a parent myself, I’m not always the best at talking about feelings. But books like this really come to the rescue. They give us ideas and a better understanding of what our kids are going through. Plus, if we can help them navigate their emotions early on, it’ll make things a whole lot easier as they grow up.

So, if you’re looking for a book that goes beyond just labeling feelings and actually helps kids manage them, Shy Spaghetti and Excited Eggs is a winner. Trust me, it’s a great resource to have in your parenting toolkit.

Hope this review helps! Cheers!

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