How do you find your smile when your temper keeps chasing it away?
Baxter Badger is having a grumpy day-and his big feelings are making an even bigger fuss! From a stumble over a rock, to a visit to Miss Candy Crocodile's Sweet Shop, little frustrations bring out loud words and unkind choices. Before long, Baxter discovers that his anger can hurt more than his own good mood. It can hurt his friends' feelings, too.
With gentle guidance from Penelope Pelican, a comforting nuzzle from Brown Dog, and a few chances to try again, Baxter begins learning how to pause, breathe, and make things right. But when frustration follows him onto the baseball field, can he put his new lessons into practice?
How Baxter Found His Smile by Marty Clifton is a warm, whimsical addition to The Misfits Series. Written for children ages 1-8, this heartfelt picture book explores managing anger, showing kindness and control, and making amends-reminding young readers that big feelings are natural, and learning to handle them takes practice.
