Description
Pernando the mouse, day and night
Book summary
An illustrated story in Basque that addresses the management of emotions and behavior in childhood. Through the story of Pernando, a mouse who breaks objects and makes everyone angry, young readers will discover how friendship and understanding can help channel anger and bad behavior. The work offers a valuable tool for children to learn to identify their emotions, improve their relationships with others, and feel better about themselves.
What is it about?
Pernando is a mouse who moves from one place to another, both day and night. His behavior is impulsive: he breaks things and causes conflict, which makes those around him angry. Everyone thinks he acts badly. However, his friend Lina manages to calm him down, understand what is happening to him, and help him behave more appropriately. Thanks to this intervention, Pernando manages to feel good about himself and others. The story explores the process of emotional self-discovery and the peaceful resolution of conflicts from a child's perspective.
Main themes
- Managing anger and frustration in childhood
- Importance of empathy and understanding in friendships
- Emotional self-regulation and behavior improvement
- Self-esteem and personal well-being through positive change
- Conflict resolution through support and affection
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for children in preschool and early elementary school, especially for those who are learning to manage their intense emotions. It is also a useful tool for parents and educators looking for resources to work on emotional intelligence, behavior, and coexistence in the classroom or at home. Readers in Basque will find a relatable and educational story.
What this book provides
- Helps children identify and understand emotions such as anger or frustration.
- Offers a positive model of adult or peer intervention to calm and guide.
- Encourages reflection on the consequences of impulsive behavior.
- Reinforces self-esteem by showing that it is possible to change and feel good.
- Provides an accessible visual and narrative language for early readers in Basque.
Technical data sheet
- Author: Villanueva Rivero, Carmen
- Publisher: Ediciones Fortuna
- Language: Basque
- Subject: Picture books, children's and young adult fiction and true stories, tales (children's/young adult)
- Collection: TERAPIPUINAK
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: October 2015
- Number of pages: 32
- Weight: 265 g
Editorial review
A hardcover picture book in a handy format, part of the Terapipuinak collection, which focuses on stories with a therapeutic function. The work stands out for addressing children's emotional management in a direct and understandable way, a topic of great educational relevance. The story, centered on the figure of a friend who understands without judging, offers a constructive approach to working with disruptive behavior. It is especially suitable for families and schools looking for materials in Basque for the socio-emotional development of young children.