The Stompysaurus: (DinoFeelings)
What’s inside...
The Stompysaurus is a heartwarming tale about a young dinosaur who learns to deal with his big feelings. Through his journey, he discovers the importance of expressing emotions and the power of friendship in overcoming challenges. One morning, Stompysaurus wakes from a happy dream, feeling excited for the new day, until things start to go wrong. His brother teases him, his breakfast isn't his usual favorite, and nothing seems to go right. His stomps and roars start to rise inside him until they explode. Despite the tricky start, Stompysaurus learns to look at things differently and turns his day around. This picture book is perfect for helping children learn to overcome feelings of anger and annoyance when things don't go as planned.
Age
4-6
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Stompysaurus
Discussion points
How do you think Stompysaurus felt when he couldn't find his friends?
What are some things you do when you feel like stomping around?
Can you think of a time when talking about your feelings helped you feel better?
Why is it important to let others know how we are feeling?
What would you do to help a friend who feels like Stompysaurus?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive facial expressions and voice modulation to mimic the emotions of Stompysaurus while reading to make the discussion lively.
Encourage your child to relate their own experiences with the scenarios in the book to deepen their understanding of their emotions.
Validate your child’s feelings and thoughts as they answer the questions to foster an open and trusting dialogue.
Highlight the importance of empathy by discussing how Stompysaurus' friends could help him.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Managing Emotions
Explanation: The Stompysaurus teaches kids about coping with anger and frustration. The protagonist dinosaur feels overwhelmed and learns to calm down by taking deep breaths.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this technique in real life situations such as disputes with siblings or when they are upset, to help manage their emotions in a healthy way.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Throughout the book, other dinosaur friends show understanding and support to Stompysaurus which helps him manage his feelings. This demonstrates the power of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children learn to relate to the feelings of others and support their friends or family members when they are facing challenges, fostering stronger interpersonal relationships.
Example Lesson: Importance of Communication
Explanation: Stompysaurus learns to express his feelings instead of bottling them up, which helps his friends to understand and help him.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to express their emotions and communicate openly with parents and peers, which is essential for emotional development and conflict resolution.
Example Lesson: Self-awareness
Explanation: The journey of Stompysaurus highlights self-discovery and understanding one's own emotions before reacting.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to reflect on their feelings and recognize what might be causing them distress, which is a critical skill for personal growth and self-regulation.