Move Your Mood!
Brenda S. Miles and Colleen A. Patterson, Authors
Holly Clifton-Brown, Illustrator
Magination Press, Fiction, Apr. 18, 2016
Suitable for Ages: 3-6
Themes: Learning about emotions, Mood, Movement, Animals, Rhyme
Opening: “Feeling blah? Here’s what to do. MOVE YOUR BODY and your mood moves too!”
Book Jacket Synopsis: Move Your Mood! encourages children to twist, wiggle, hop, march, shake and smile their way into a better mood.
Why I like this book:
Brenda S. Miles and Colleen A. Patterson have written a fresh and clever story that teaches children to move their bodies when they feel angry, sad, worried, anxious and frustrated. What a great way to boost their moods.
Adorable anthropomorphic animals (cow, giraffe, pig, elephant, kangaroo and duck etc.) wearing stylish hats dance, waddle, hop, twist, wiggle, and march across double-page spreads to the delight of young readers. The text is simple: “Twist out tired! Twist. Twist. Twist.” and “Wiggle out worried! Wiggle like this!” Holly Clifton-Brown’s humorous illustrations are colorful, lively, and expressive.
Verdict: This book will elicit many giggles from children, who will feel energized and happy after doing all the suggested movements before they sit down to focus on an activity. This book is a winner for kids, parents and teachers!
Resources: There is a Note to Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers at the end of the book with suggestions in how to use this book at home in the morning to start the day, at school during circle time and in the afternoon to re-energize and refocus students. This is such an uplifting and terrific resource to use with preschoolers and kindergarteners.
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Adorable! I’m already wiggling with the cow. 🙂 But even more, it’s a great idea to teach kids early that if they’re in a bad/angry/sad mood, moving helps them elevate that mood to something much more joyful. Adults could use this book too!
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Thank you! I love the idea of teaching children movement. Great way to release energy. And, I like that I’m reviewing more books on yoga, tai chi, etc.
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I’m grateful that you review children’s books, period. You’ve helped me find ‘just the right’ book for my grandkids as they (too quickly) grow up.
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You are so sweet. Thank you! It is a fun book.
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So cute. Kids will love the animals and the message that moving is good for your body and mind.
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It is a cute book! Kids are made to move, so this is perfect to release energy.
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This looks like a perfect book for writers struggling for the right words, too! Thanks for sharing.
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Yes, hadn’t thought about a teaching tool for writers. Thanks for pointing that out!
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What’s not to fall in love with here? Such a delightful cover that immediately me in the mood to move to a happy place. 😊👍🏻
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The cover grabbed my attention right away. Kids will love this activity.
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Adorable, with a capital “A!”
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Only bummed to see this because I have a similar ms in progress. Oh well! Better jiggle myself a lot today.
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We need many more stories like this. I’m sure what you are doing as its own special take.
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This book sounds adorable loaded with lots of PAWSitivity! Happy can be contagious!
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It is a very upbeat and fun book for children that has many positive effects.
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A great message for all ages!
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Yes, it is a great story for all ages.
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In my doggie opinion, moving is always better than not moving. Jumping, running, sliding, and flying are some of my favorites.
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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Yes, I imagine movement is very important and fun for you Cupcake. And, it gets your mom moving too.
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Terrific, and how true for us all that some movement can totally help our moods!
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I know movement does change my move! This is a great book for preschoolers and kindergartners…and adults! 🙂
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I couldn’t agree more! Wish I had more opportunities in my town to go out to dance more often – well, with more people closer to my age!
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We must have been in sync today. Great to move!
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I want this one for my classroom! What a great idea!
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I think it is a great classroom book! Glad you like it!
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This is a cute book with such a lovely message. Great interative with kids and adults alike. Definitely a great classroom tool. Wonderful choice Pat.
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It is an excellent book for teachers and parents. Glad you like it!
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This sounds like a lovely book providing young children with strategies for taking control of their emotions, instead of letting their emotions control them. Thank you for sharing it, Patricia.
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Taking control of emotions empowers kids. Thanks for your lovely words.
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