Book In Review

This book review of, Where Did My Good Mood Go is about an educational children’s picture book on emotion written by Ava Parnass and illustrated by Kate Kaminski.  The illustrations are colorful and uplifting.  This helpful as the subject matter is all about a child trying to find a positive mood. 

Ava writes for young children who are struggling with their emotions and their behaviors.  She has created a character in this story called Mushy.   Mushy is a magical book online who helps kids understand their feelings.   The illustration of Mushy is open and friendly.  The idea behind Mushy is to have a trusted friend who helps a child understand their emotions and behaviors and to adjust them accordingly by opening the door to processing why they are feeling the way they do.  Many times children feel alone…as if they are the only ones to ever feel the way that they do.  After reading this book, I think that they will come to see that emotions can come and go without getting stuck in a destructive mode.

I think this works well in this book, Where Did My Good Mood Go.  I believe the book will empower young children (and the adults who care for them) to see that they are the only ones in charge of how they handle challenges, as they come along.  Mushy explains that everyone has bad days now and then.  Mushy also encourages communication between adult and child to help foster supportive words and actions.  I think young families will find this book helpful and enjoyable at the same time.

Ava has been a family psychotherapist for over 15 years.  She believes strongly in helping to develop healthy relationships through communication between parents and children.  Her books and her music are all about building up the healthy foundation of a child.   If you are interested in learning more about Ava and her books & products you should visit her website:  www.ListenToMePlease.com  Make sure to tell her that you learned about her through Book In Review.  I do need to tell you that I received a review copy; but that in no way guaranteed a positive review of her books or products.   I hope you enjoy getting to know more about Ava and her company…and that the children in your life are the recipients of her efforts to bring healthy and happy into their everyday experiences.