A little wolf wakes up in a terrible mood and believes he is the only one feeling this way—until he meets a new classmate. The book highlights children’s shifting moods, especially during transitional stages, and the importance of having an understanding friend.
Little Wolf woke up and could only see the bad things around him—until he met a friend who understood him and shared the same feelings. Together, the two collected beautiful moments, and Little Wolf slowly began to see the glass as half full.
Sometimes children, just like adults, go through stressful situations that affect their mood and make them focus on the negatives—such as moving to a new class or home, or the arrival of a new sibling. Just like in the story, a child needs a friend or an understanding adult who can help them adopt a more positive outlook, someone who reassures them that they are not alone and that their feelings make sense. We can comfort them by saying things like, “You’re not alone; other children feel the same way,” or “I see that you had fun with your friends— it’s normal to have times that are enjoyable and others that are less so.” When a child finds someone to share their moments with, they learn that even on the bad days, there is always something worth smiling about.
Ask your child: How did Little Wolf wake up? How was he feeling, and why? How did his emotions affect the way he saw the world around him? Was he seeing things as they really were? For example, was the weather truly bad that day? Was the ice cream really not tasty? How can we tell?
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Can you remember a bad day? How did you feel, and what did you do? Did anything good happen that day? What helped you get through your feelings?
A “Gratitude Moment” before bedtime
Set aside a small moment of gratitude to help your child build positive thinking. Encourage them to recall and share nice things that happened during the day—like enjoying a tasty meal or playing in nice weather. This simple habit helps children appreciate the blessings around them and strengthens their sense of contentment and optimism.
Help your child develop reading comprehension and expressive language skills. Look closely at the illustrations together—compare what you heard in the story with what you
see in the pictures. Encourage your child to describe what they observe in their own words and to point out differences.
Make a pair of “Optimism Glasses” out of cardboard, wear them together, and act out different everyday situations— a rainy day, a parent coming home late, a lost toy. Put on the glasses and encourage your child to look for the positive side. For example: “The rain might get us wet, but it waters the trees and plants and makes nature beautifully green.”
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