Description

A book-shaped hug that we all need on a day when everything just feels BLAH.

Pavlo does not feel like going to the park. Not today.
He does not want to go swimming.
He even says no to the cinema.
What’s going on, Pavlo?
Pavlo’s got the grumps.

This comforting picture book takes a look at bad days and big emotions, and reminds us that we all have grumpy days sometimes but no feeling lasts forever.

Natalia Shaloshvili’s expressive illustrations are sad and funny at the same time, reassuring little ones that we are loved by our family and friends even when we’re not our happiest selves. Pavlo guides young children on their emotional learning journey and shows how joy is always just around the corner.

Publisher Review

A sweet reminder that everyone has good and bad days. * The Bookseller * (a) thought- provoking picture book... I always like to see a new picture book that focusses on difficult emotions. * Letterpress Project * The sweet, fuzzy illustrations show clearly little Pavlo's emotions as he discovers that his family members and friends will be there for ever even when he's having a bad day and learns that what starts as a bad day can end as a good one. (Look out for the bit part characters - a playful mouse, a frog that enjoys films and reading, and a bird hoping for a taste of ice-cream.) * Books for Keeps *