That's My Truck!
A Good Inside Story About Hitting
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- $249.00
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- $249.00
Descripción editorial
An Instant New York Times Bestseller!
An Instant USA Today Bestseller!
As seen on CBS Mornings, Good Morning America, and TODAY!
In her highly anticipated debut picture book, That's My Truck! A Good Inside Story About Hitting, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Becky tackles one of the most common parenting challenges head-on.
When Charlie walks into the playroom, his little sister, Pia, is playing with his truck . . . not just any truck, his favorite truck.
Charlie’s feelings completely overwhelm him, taking over his whole body, and before he knows it, he hits his sister—hard.
This engaging story not only offers parents valuable insights and strategies to address a problem behavior like hitting, but also helps children separate their behavior from identity and cope with big feelings.
Includes the Good Inside guide to hitting with actionable tips and scripts for a parent or caregiver to connect with their child.
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Kennedy—aka Dr. Becky—makes emotional regulation feel achievable in a picture book debut that exemplifies best practices for kids and caregivers. Ready for some fun after a series of "annoying" self-care tasks, light-brown-skinned Charlie explodes when he discovers his sister playing with his favorite truck. Evenhanded text describes his rapid emotional spiral ("The want got so big, so fast. The worries got so loud, so quickly") and its outcome ("Before he even knew what he was doing, he hit his sister"). Pale-skinned Mom helps guide the conflict to resolution by setting boundaries and acknowledging Charlie's frustration: "You're a good kid having a hard time. And I'm here." The narrative deploys its message lightly and clearly while demonstrating how Mom's support—conveyed through words and expressions—helps Charlie regain his equilibrium. Stone's unlined and unadorned artwork centers on the figures' interactions and evolving emotions against a paper-white background. "A Good Inside Guide to Hitting" concludes. Ages 3–6.
