Hammerhead, Mad's Not Bad Board Book

We've been reading this together for a few days now, and my 4-year-old actually asked me to "stop and take a breath" after getting upset. The rhyme scheme keeps her engaged while the message sinks in, which is a win for any parent.

My toddler was having trouble with sharing, and this book's simple, direct language about feelings actually stopped a tantrum mid-meltdown. The thick pages have held up to some serious grabbing and chewing, which is key for a two-year-old.

We've been reading this together for a week now, and my 4-year-old actually brought it to me yesterday to talk through a disagreement with his sister. The rhyming text keeps him engaged while the message really sinks in.

My toddler loves the sturdy pages—they’ve survived multiple readings and even a few thrown tantrums. The simple story about managing anger actually got us talking about taking deep breaths together.

My 4-year-old started acting out the "take a break" pages after just two readings—it's amazing seeing him choose calm-down strategies instead of hitting. The rhyming text keeps him engaged, and the sturdy board book format survives being tossed around. A solid pick for any parent tired of constant sibling squabbles.

The colorful illustrations really helped my son understand the concept of taking turns when he's upset. It's been a go-to for calming down after arguments with his sister, and he asks for it almost every night now.

My 3-year-old immediately connected with Hammerhead's grumpy expressions on each page. The sturdy board book construction handles his excited page-turns perfectly. It's already sparked better conversations when he's feeling frustrated.

My 4-year-old had a huge meltdown the other day, and this book actually helped us talk through "mad" feelings using the simple examples. The illustrations are engaging enough to hold her attention, and it's already sparked better conversations.

The sturdy pages have held up well during our nightly reading sessions, and the colorful illustrations really hold my child’s attention. The simple story about learning to pause before reacting is a great starting point for talking about feelings.

My toddler actually paused and thought about it after we read the "taking turns" page together. The simple, direct language made the concept click for him in a way other books haven't.