Overview
"The Emotion Commotion Locomotion" was born as a poem and remains so in this newly minted Book Four of Kelly Anne Manuel's Rainbow's End Series. In this story the Child is invited on a journey to a town where there is a fantastical train. This train has amazing boxcars for the Child to visit in this book. This book is designed to address all kinds of emotions with the help of some furry friends. "The Emotion Commotion Locomotion" offers a standing invitation to the Child. Journey to the tail of a rainbow's end and see what transportation adventures await. The Child will experience a train where unique feelings are represented in each boxcar. The freedom to experience and then process emotions is a springboard for many discussions for Children of any age. The simple words take on new meaning as the illustrations pair perfectly with their presentation. The illustrations lead the way to an adventure where furry friends represent the feeling expressed in the boxcar. The human likeness of the animals are utilized to capture and keep the Child's attention. The Child's imagination will be ignited with possibilities as all manner of images leap off the pages. Children are naturally able to imagine events that are characteristic of a playful youth. In this story the author encourages the Child to actively engage in flexing their imagination muscles while also receiving information about the natural cycles of emotions. These natural cycles are excellent models for life experiences and that is embraced by the author. It is in Early Childhood that futures are being constructed. "The Emotion Commotion Locomotion" is a tool in a Caregiver's toolbox to assist with that healthy formation. The idea that feelings, thoughts, and emotions are alive and well is an important message that the author wants to relay. The Child who reads this book will be able to relate with, connect to, and enjoy the unique boxcars of this fantastical train.
- | Author: Kelly Anne Manuel
- | Publisher: Balboa Press
- | Publication Date: Sep 15, 2022
- | Number of Pages: 24 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-13: 9798765234013
