Sometimes I Like to Curl Up in a Ball by Vicki Churchill

Illustrated by Charles Fuge. 22 pages. Sterling Publishing Company, 2001.

A little wombat is sometimes in the mood to curl up small and quiet, other times to jump or scream and make noise; sometimes to walk or run around, other times to be very still; and still other times, to make messes or silly faces. The end of the day is a special time for curling up in a cozy place. Illustrations are bright and exuberant. Although this rhyming book doesn't identify emotions by name, it addresses awareness of inner states on a less verbal level, encouraging a healthy sense of self-observation and self-acceptance.

Ages: 1-3
Cultural Context: non-human