Publisher's Synopsis
In "Scout Stays Calm: Making Good Decisions," young readers will join Scout on his journey of self-discovery and learn important lessons about emotional regulation and decision-making. With charming illustrations and relatable characters, this book is sure to engage and inspire young readers to develop their own self-mastery skills.
Scout, a young hamster has been learning the art of self-mastery from a wise peacock in his dreams. When Scout's dad asks him to pack his bags for a visit to his nanny hamster, Scout is excited to bring all of his toys along for the trip. But when his dad tells him he can only bring three, Scout becomes angry and frustrated and makes a huge mess in his bedroom. Scout's dad notices Scout does not like the answer and reminds him "No means no" regardless of how angry Scout may get.
Scout does get angry and makes a huge mess of toys in his bedroom. Feeling overwhelmed, Scout falls asleep and dreams of the peacock, who reminds him of the importance of regulating his emotions and making good decisions. Through the peacock's guidance, Scout learns valuable tools for managing his emotions.
As Scout puts his new skills into practice, he discovers that staying calm and making good decisions not only helps him feel better, but also helps him solve problems more effectively. With the peacock's help, Scout learns to make choices that are true to his values and help him achieve his goals.
