What's Wrong Little Pookie?

Boynton, S. (2007). What's wrong little pookie? New York: Robin Corey Books.

Genre: Picture Storybook
Format: Board Book
Age Recommendation: 1-4

Sandra Boynton is back again with yet another charming story, What's Wrong Little Pookie? Little Pookie is upset, yet his mother can't figure out why: "Oh sweet little Pookie! Your eyes are wet. Come over and tell me why you are upset." Yet Pookie simply will not reveal his dilemma. "Are you tired?...Are you hungry?" his mother asks in big bold print. "No," he responds, in little red letters. His mother goes on to suggest that perhaps hippos are borrowing his shoes, or frogs are snoozing in his bed, or maybe tiny green blue-winged elephants are stealing cookies. Maybe that's why Pookie is upset! Yet Pookie's mother's suggestions are so silly, that when she makes her final plea as to what's wrong, he responds with "Um...I forget." Accompanied by simple illustrations, with Pookie and his mother drawn as the most adorable pigs anyone has laid eyes upon, this book is a delight for young children and their parents. I would recommend this book mainly for toddlers, ages 1-4, as it can easily aid in calming them down during a crying episode as well as teach them about their emotions and how to communicate them. This book is a real gem, and parents and teachers will find it to be a wonderful resource for young children.