The Yuck Bug - Lilo Gets the Meanie Blues

By Jada Siwak

The Yuck Bug - Lilo Gets the Meanie Blues

A rhyming picture book about kindness, conflict resolution, and emotional resilience.

Lilo is having a tough day. His friends have been mean, and now he's feeling sad, angry, and confused-all at once. That's when he discovers The Yuck Bug... a pesky little creature that shows up when big feelings take over

Join Lilo on his journey as he works through the Meanie Blues-learning to recognize his emotions, speak up with kindness, and gently send the Yuck Bug on its way. Told in fun, flowing rhyme and paired with vibrant illustrations, this heartwarming story helps kids:

Understand and name tricky emotionsLearn how to respond to unkind behaviorDevelop healthy emotional regulation skillsBuild self-confidence and empathy

Perfect for ages 3-8, this book is a powerful tool for building emotional vocabulary and teaching children that all feelings are healthy-and manageable. Whether read at home or in the classroom, The Yuck Bug - Lilo Gets the Meanie Blues opens the door for important conversations about feelings, friendship, and finding your voice.This is the first book in the Healthy Feelings Series, and follows the song 'Meanie Blues' by Jada's Children's Music and Books.

Great for:

Social-emotional learning (SEL)Teaching conflict resolution for kidsBuilding emotional resilienceKids who love rhyming booksFans of Grumpy Monkey, The Color Monster, and Have You Filled a Bucket Today?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1738985105
• ISBN13: 9781738985104
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Jada
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 1 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 4