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That's My Truck!

A Good Inside Story About Hitting

by Dr. Becky Kennedy
Joanie Stone
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An Instant New York Times Bestseller!
An Instant USA Today Bestseller!
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In her highly anticipated debut picture book, That's My Truck! A Good Inside Story About Hitting, #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Becky tackles one of the most common parenting challenges head-on.
When Charlie walks into the playroom, his little sister, Pia, is playing with his truck . . . not just any truck, his favorite truck.
Charlie's feelings completely overwhelm him, taking over his whole body, and before he knows it, he hits his sister—hard.
This engaging story not only offers parents valuable insights and strategies to address a problem behavior like hitting, but also helps children separate their behavior from identity and cope with big feelings.
Includes the Good Inside guide to hitting with actionable tips and scripts for a parent or caregiver to connect with their child.

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  • Release date

    April 1, 2025

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781250374110

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      February 15, 2025
      Charlie is all set for a day of fun, but when he notices his little sister, Pia, playing with his new fire truck, he sees red. In an attempt to get his favorite toy back, Charlie hits Pia. Mom defuses the situation by speaking gently to him about his emotions: "You're a good kid having a hard time. And I'm here. I'm right here with you." There's no mention of a timeout, no yelling. Instead, Mom takes a more empathetic approach, one espoused by Kennedy, a clinical psychologist, online parenting coach, and founder of the Good Inside website and app. Now branching out into the realm of children's books, the author seeks to help youngsters effectively deal with their feelings. This story seems targeted more to parents than to kids, however. The narration and dialogue are didactic and clunky, and the story lacks tension, humor, or other elements likely to appeal to children. The backmatter, which includes questions and answers that flesh out the Good Inside philosophy, will be useful to caregivers, but ultimately the book feels like a marketing tool to extend Kennedy's reach. In the simple, somewhat static illustrations, Pia and Charlie have light-tan skin, while Mom is lighter-skinned. A purpose-driven tale about grappling with big emotions; unlikely to entice kids, but potentially useful to caregivers.(Picture book. 3-6)

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  • OverDrive Read

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  • English

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