Flustered Without Mustard: Finding Calm When Angry or Frustrated
Language: English
Published by Rhubarb Wisdom Books, 2020
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Children, Students, Parents, Teachers, Counselors, and Mindfulness Coaches Flustered Without Mustard: Finding Calm When Angry or Frustrated is a rhyming picture book about a hot dog vendor who runs out of mustard, which sets off a wide variety of customers' reactions. The tale has many points to ponder and ideas towards taking responsibility for one's own emotions.The story could be read in 15 minutes, yet is meant to spark lively discussions at home, in the classroom, or in the counseling office. It offers a variety of suggestions that could be used easily anytime, starting with taking three deep breaths.Barbara 'Rhubarb' Haas, MA Education, blends decades of teaching (from the Madeline Hunter days to the Kagan & Kagan era), studying and incorporating brain-based learning techniques, and guiding students in managing their wide range of emotions.The whimsical watercolors by illustrator, Mary Ann 'JuneHog' Kruse, the author's sister, help readers to remember ways to calm, to tap into one's own inner strengths and wisdom.What we know matters, but who we are matters more. - Brene' BrownEducation includes academics and socio-emotional development. As parents and teachers know, emotions affect learning, whether it's the excitement of the first snowstorm or some hurt, disappointment, or fear. The importance of emotional development is recognized in schools nowadays, and students are taught character-building and conflict resolution skills.Many teachers are using brain-based learning techniques to engage students using these social skills to their benefit. Slow breathing has been found to reduce anxiety and relieve stress, and schools and households around the world are enjoying the benefits of mindfulness techniques.This wisdom book with suggestions for calming can be used to enhance thinking, enliven conversations, and motivate writing. It is a great resource for parents with toddlers, teachers K - 6, as well as counselors of teens.May the playful rhymes and colorful illustrations put a twinkle in your eye.May you always be young enough to enjoy picture books with a child.Remember to breathe, breathe, breathe.…
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- Title
- Flustered Without Mustard: Finding Calm When Angry or Frustrated
- Author
- Barbara Rhubarb' Haas
- Publisher
- Rhubarb Wisdom Books
- Publication year
- 2020
- Condition
- Very Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0578680734
- ISBN 13
- 9780578680736
- Illustrator
- Kruse, Mary Ann JuneHog
Published by Rhubarb Wisdom Books
Word Wranglin' by Barbara 'Rhubarb' Haas
Wondrous Watercolors by Mary Ann 'JuneHog' Kruse
If you’ve let loose, quickly adjust, find your center.
Counting three breaths may help you remember.
You could shake like a dog when you’re really upset.
Or you could sing, or dance, or play clarinet!
A picture book for children, parents, teachers, counselors with ways to calm!
Barbara 'Rhubarb' Haas, MA Education, shares wisdom from 40 years of teaching all ages from children to graduate level educators, studying and incorporating brain-based learning techniques, and researching to better guide students in managing their wide range of emotions.
The story shares the benefits of taking 3 big breaths and other techniques to gain back composure when faced with disappointment and frustration. It has concepts to invoke thinking, enliven conversations, motivate writing, and enhance character-building skills, as well as a nudge to take responsibility for our own emotions.
The book is a great resource to use for mindfulness and managing emotions, with ideas to ponder, weave, and integrate into life.
May the playful rhymes and colorful images put a twinkle in your eye.
May you always be young enough to enjoy picture books and the importance of reading to a child.
Concepts for this wisdom book were taken from Brene’ Brown’s Daring Greatly, Esther Hicks’, Relationship Meditation , Sandra Ingerman's How to Heal Toxic Thoughts, Harriet Lerner’s Dance of Anger and Dance of Connection, Marshall Rosenberg’s Non-Violent Communication, and Marianne Williamson’s Return to Love.
About the Author:Barbara “Rhubarb” Haas lives in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains with her husband, Chris, and their furry feline, Frank. She has been in the education field from the Madeline Hunter to the Kagan & Kagan eras, has taught many ages and many subjects, and spent most of her career with 5th graders. She honed her writing skills for her Masters in Education and courses beyond, as well as grant writing for her Artists-in-Residence programs. She has had several articles and poems published, and is delighted to share her latest adventure in word wranglin’.
About the Illustrator:
Mary Ann Kruse, June Hog Designs, is recognized for her vibrant watercolor depictions of wildlife created with illustrative authenticity and a hint of artistic license for creative engagement. Fishes, birds, and bees are her usual subjects with their exceptional texture and hues, scales, feathers and fur. Honoring wildlife in their essential roles and paying tribute to their exquisite beauty, she now adds humans to her whimsical artwork. She lives with two felines, Ursa and Zubenelgenubi (aka Zube) in Oregon’s high desert where the scent of sage meets gnarled juniper.
Testimonials
Susan Conroy, Ph.D. Administration, Principal & Music Teacher
Flustered Without Mustard sets a stage for discussion with ‘kids’ of any age - 1 to 100. While the clever topic of mustard on a hot dog is quite simple, discussion on the range of reactions is not simple. Finding ways to resolve conflicts causing anger or frustration are as important as reading and math, for if emotions are not successfully mastered, success in academics will be hampered and relationships will struggle.
Sophie Bloch-Miller, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ORThis book is a great resource for the classroom, the therapy office, or the home!
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About the Author
Mary Ann Kruse, June Hog Designs, is recognized for her vibrant watercolor depictions of wildlife created with illustrative authenticity and a hint of artistic license for creative engagement. Fishes, birds, and bees are her usual subjects with their exceptional texture and hues, scales, feathers and fur. Honoring wildlife in their essential roles and paying tribute to their exquisite beauty, she now adds humans to her whimsical artwork. She lives with two felines, Ursa and Zubenelgenubi (aka Zube) in Oregon's high desert where the scent of sage meets gnarled juniper.
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