Little Mouse has a problem. His tantrums control him, making him act naughty and feel bad afterward. But Mother shows him a different way to think about his angry outbursts. She helps him see Tommy Tantrum as something separate from himself, something he can choose to send away. As Little Mouse practices this new approach, he discovers he can have more fun and feel happier. Meanwhile, Myra faces her own battles with Tommy Tantrum. She uses her tantrums to avoid doing things she dislikes, but this strategy leaves her feeling stuck. Little Mouse shares what he has learned, and Myra finds the courage to reject Tommy Tantrum too. She wants to surprise her parents and create more joy in her own life. Both characters learn they have power over their emotional reactions and can choose happiness instead.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: character-growth, found-family
Hardcover