Emotions are powerful , and learning how to manage them is a key life skill . A Terrible, Awesome Day is an innovative, two-stories-in-one picture book that explores a single day in the life of a young dragon named Theo , but with two very different outcomes as a result of Theo's choices . Children follow along as Theo wakes up with a sunny attitude and ultimately has a happy day because of his decisions to approach each situation positively . Young readers can then flip the book over to read the story of Theo experiencing the same activities, but with very different outcomes, because he has chosen to have a negative attitude . This engaging book will help children learn how to manage their emotions , as well as understand that they have the power to make choices about how they feel. They will see through Theo's actions that one's attitude can have a lasting impact on the events of the day .