Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Mad at Mommy
Author/Illustrator: Komako Sakai
Publisher: Arthur A. Levine Books, 2000
Ages: 3-6, 40 pages
Opening lines: Mommy, I-I-I AM SO MAD AT YOU!
This little bunny needs to dig deep and share hurt feelings and pose new threats, but finds he is safe to do so.
Simple, charming illustrations play with soft pastels and strong contrast.
Resource for home or classroom:
The PIE Approach: Parents can effectively teach their children to manage their emotions by helping them to process, identify and appropriately express their emotions.
julie rowan-zoch 
I’ve seen this book recommended a few places. I think this is the nudge I need to put it on my list.
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Soooooo cute!
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haven’t we all been there?!! Sounds lile a must read!
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Sweet illustrations; also check out another of hers: The Snow Day
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What an adorable picture book! I hope I find a copy of this in the library. Thank you for sharing, Julie! 🙂
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Do you write/illustrate too Fatima?
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I used to draw anime but I haven’t tried my luck at drawing lately. It’s been years and years. And the stories I’ve written were unfinished tales I created when I was in middle school.
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My teens are totally into anime, and there are some Miyazaki films I really enjoy. Are you just a picture book junkie too?
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I love Miyazaki. Probably Japan’s version of Walt Disney himself. Picture book junkie? Love the sound of that, Julie! Yes, I am. Picture books are food for the soul. 🙂 I saw that you’re a graphic designer. That would be really exciting to incorporate it with creating picture books, don’t you think?
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Trying…every day!
Just for kicks: what’s your fav Miyazaki film? Mine has to be Spirited Away.
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Spirited Away is such a charming tale. The one that captured my heart, however, was Howl’s Moving Castle. And one of my favorite Miyazaki characters is Totoro. 🙂
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It is a tough choice. I missed Arriety in the theaters, and can’t wait for the dvd.
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Arriety? And I thought I’ve seen all of his films! I’ll check that one out. 🙂
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I like Komako Sakai, the illustrations are super. Sounds cute!
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I really like The Snow Day too
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This book has a great message! I remember the first time my mom told me it is OK for me to be mad at her (and Dad). I never thought it was an OK feeling. Kids need to know it is OK.
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I figured you must have terrific parents, now I know! Thanks for sharing that!
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Such a cute book and love those cute drawings…. Lovely, thankyou for sharing Julie.
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I hope you like it!
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