Sometimes things are really tough. Its just too hard. Youve had enough. Grumble rumble bump and roar The Struggle Bus is at your doorYou can cry or you can shout kick and scream or have a pout. Feel your feelings for a bit. Just keep movingdont you quitThis is a musthave picture book for any reader struggling with new experiences and figuring out how to manage emotions.Debut authorillustrator Julie Koon delivers a lighthearted and relatable picture book about facing challenges as you grow up. Incorporating her experience as an elementary school counselor Koon uses the accessible theme of vehicles to make this socialemotional concept perfect for the preschool and early elementary crowd. Its also a great tool for caregivers to start conversations with children about acknowledging difficult feelings.The Struggle Buss lyrical rhyming text adds a comforting touch to the book while not downplaying the reality that sometimes life is really hard. From a growth mindset perspective the story gives the main character space to feel those hard feelings but also to be openminded to lots of different solutions. With a concluding reminder that we can do hard things The Struggle Bus offers a lot selfdiscovery tips for problemsolving and mostly importantly an acknowledgement that we all struggle sometimes but we shouldnt get stuck on that bus.