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How This Book Got Red
The book by Margaret Chiu Greanias
- Ages 4-8
- 8 minutes
- Read aloud
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Tuesday Treasures - How This Book Got Red
Kat and Allison read How This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias, then talk about feeling frustrated, taking a breath, and how a hug can help bring back the calm.
What the cast said
Welcome back to StoryBeam, the daily podcast where imagination shines bright.
I'm Kat.
I'm Allison. Happy Tuesday Treasures, friends.
It is time to open up our story chest for Tuesday Treasures.
Today our StoryBeam is shining a light on big feelings, self-expression, and friendship as we read How This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias.
Red Panda is so excited to write a book, but everything starts going totally wrong.
It sure does.
As Red Panda gets more and more frustrated, the pages start turning bright fiery red.
But with a little time, understanding, and help from friends, Red Panda learns how to handle those big, stormy emotions.
[unclear speech] I've got mine.
Ready?
Three, two, one, let's read How This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias.
Here the cast reads How This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias. The book's own words stay with its author and publisher, so that part of the recording is not written out. Press play to hear it.
Oh, I love how the story shows that it is completely okay to feel red and mad sometimes.
What matters most is taking a deep breath and finding good ways to let it out.
Co-host, when you start feeling a little red or frustrated, what helps you feel calm again?
I think when my mommy gives me a huge hug.
Oh, huge big hugs are one of the best ways to bring back the calm blue sky.
And I just love giving you hugs.
Grownups, if today's colorful look at emotional regulation resonated with your family, our StoryBeam suggestion for your library bag is The Color Monster by Anna Llenas.
It's another brilliant picture book that helps kids identify and sort through their everyday feelings.
Look for it in our show notes.
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Send us your favorite book requests in the comments or send us an email.
It's okay to feel your big feelings today.
Have a bright and wonderful Tuesday everyone and we will see you tomorrow morning for Wacky Wednesday.
And don't forget...
Keep on reading!
Bye!
A little conversation goes a long way
After the story
After listening, return to Kat's question about what helps when frustration grows. Talk about the hug Allison chooses, then each name a way you like to be comforted. Let everyone choose whether they want a hug, a quiet moment, or something else.
What does the co-host say helps her feel calm again?
Kat mentions taking a deep breath. What helps you when you feel frustrated?
How could you ask a grown-up for the kind of comfort you need?