When a young boy’s tantrum sends him into outer space, can he stop the aliens from controlling his attitude? Joseph doesn’t want to go to bed. When his mom demands he turn off the TV, the imaginative boy’s meltdown launches him on an intergalactic adventure. But as Joseph escapes to Planet Kelvin 273, he must battle the Green Hypnozoids to save himself from their hypnotizing powers. Joined by his beloved dog Gretchen, Joseph has to gather the self-control to defeat the aliens. But if he can’t master his overwhelming emotions, he fears his pesky enemies will always have command over his life. Can he conquer his outbursts and return home with new problem-solving skills? In Mission: CONTROL! A Big Feelings Adventure , you’ll discover: Tools for addressing anger in a non-threatening and entertaining way - How parents can model positive actions to assist your child in learning to manage problems - A delightful story that shows effective methods for improving behavior - A creative view of the flight-or-fight response to help understand juvenile thinking process - An encouraging mindset for kids dealing with disappointment, and much, much more! Mission: CONTROL! A Big Feelings Adventure is an inspiring children’s picture book suitable for ages 4 – 10 to help youngsters deal with their emotional reactions and grow from setbacks. If you and your child like valuable lessons, inventive journeys, and relatable heroes, then you’ll love Nan Arkwright’s fun tale. Buy Mission: CONTROL! A Big Feelings Adventure to become an ace with willpower today! I listened and watched the book debut with curiosity and interest, remembering the days when it was difficult to get my child to mind. I was struck by the colorful backdrop of your video presentation, and by the professional way you introduced your audience to the book. The sound effects added greatly to the fun. I think this will be a helpful read for moms and kids. The story figures should appeal to young boys. Labeling the "BIG FEELINGS" brings clarity to both parent and child. They both know what they're after. The gentle way the mom speaks to her son and the wording is MOST instructive and a lesson in itself that provides parental training. How to tackle big emotion with a child is a big hole in our education as parents raising children. Congratulations Nan, to you and Joe, Joseph and his mom and sidekick Gretchen! The book, with its colorful illustrations and hidden messages will provide a handy manual to parents when "BIG FEELINGS" arise. Written by an occupational therapist who works with children who are easily dysregulated, parents, teachers, therapists and other caretakers who wish to build strong social-emotional skills and positive mental health for children will find the book relevant, current, and relatable.