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Sometimes I Grumblesquinch (Big Feelings series)

Rachel Vail

Illustrator: Hyewon Yum

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2022

Publisher: Orchard Books/Scholastic

ISBN: 978-1-338-75116-1

Keywords: Socio-emotional learning, siblings, family stories

Docile Katie "grumblesquinches" her less appealing emotions deep inside until "kaplooming" in frustration. Ultimately, she learns that whatever she's feeling, she is always lovable. Childlike colored pencil art. Back matter.