Bad Day

Written & illustrated by Ruby Roth

A boy's bad day spirals until he finds peace within himself.

4.2/5 Goodreads · 39 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Hennie's day spirals from bad to worse, with small troubles feeling enormous. Overwhelmed, he seeks solace in quiet reflection. As he turns inward, Hennie discovers the strength to navigate his emotions, finding empowerment and resilience. Can he transform his day by understanding his feelings?

From the publisher

Nautilus Award WinnerPopular children’s book author-illustrator Ruby Roth gives us the heartening story of a little boy who’s had a very bad day and just needs some quiet space to work out his feelings in his own way, on his own time What do you do when you’re feeling overwhelmed? In Bad Day, things are not going well for Hennie. Small things loom large, going from bad to worse as the day-that-never-ends goes on. But with a deep breath and some quiet reflection, Hennie begins to make sense of his feelings and discovers the power of turning inward. Affirming and funny at wonderfully relatable moments, this timely mindfulness resource helps children process their inner lives, guiding them toward self-empowerment and resilience.

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