The Day Leo Said I HATE YOU! (by Robie H. Harris)

Once again, author Robie H. Harris has captured complex, and very natural, normal feelings, in a thoughtful, slightly humorous and masterful way. And Molly Bang's brightly explosive illustrations resonate brilliantly with each nuance of the book's emotional tone. The gentle lessons here are for both kids and their parents. And they are all about how we act toward each other, especially those we love and what we do when we get angry. Most important to the story is the way Leo's mother reacts. After all, she is the adult. Naturally, she shows her shock and displeasure, but she does not punish; she teaches. And, happily, everyone grows in the process.