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Rajiv has big feelings, and he does not always understand their origin. On a particularly bad night, he is sent to his room to calm down. After, he feels guilty for his behavior. I like that his father supports him with a late-night walk, stargazing, and discussion of his feelings which leads to clarity on what upset him earlier. The illustrations are engaging and complement the story well. Not everyone can replicate Rajiv’s solution to climb a tree and stargaze but hopefully, they can take the message that it is important to experience all our emotions and to be patient when the way feels cloudy. Overall, this book positively portrays a supportive adult guiding a child through big emotions and validating all emotions even the negative hurtful ones.