mood (psychology)

"Jim describes the universal feeling of grumpiness to the youngest reader. In this call-and-response board book Jim Panzee decides that all he really needs is a friend"--Provided by publisher.

The jungle animals try to share their excitement over Christmas with Jim Panzee, but he feels too grumpy to appreciate their efforts.

"Jim Panzee is out for his usual Wednesday walk when he accidentally squishes his stress orange into orange juice. He and his friends must cross the jungle before all of the fresh oranges are gone"--.

The jungle animals try to share their excitement over Christmas with Jim Panzee, but he feels too grumpy to appreciate their efforts.

A quick-thinking father thwarts his daughter's impending temper tantrum when he transforms an everyday walk outside into an exciting strollercoaster ride through the neighborhood.

Cranky Chicken inadvertently saves the life of Speedy, a very optimistic worm that is looking for a friend.

"Some days are harder to get through than others, but when you're sad, or lonely, or angry, it helps to remember these words: the 'Isle of You.' Take a moment to shake off your worries, then set sail to a land where your dreams can come true. Soar on the back of an eagle, hunt for treasure, watch dancing polar bears on roller skates--anything you can imagine is yours. Hopeful and dreamlike . . . paintings illuminate a way for young readers to visualize a brighter, happier mood in this compassionate story . . . ."--Provided by publisher.

After waking up grumpy, Bird decides he will walk instead of fly and is joined by other animals who cheer him up.

Chronicles founder of the blog "Words of Women" Lauren Martin's experiences examining the nature of mood, emotions, and anxiety. Provides advice on how to manage moods.

Mootilda visits her friends on the farm to alleviate her bad mood, but her day seems to go from bad to worse.