"There goes Lester. Watch him fester. His ears start to fizz. He gets mad as a griz. His face turns red. He's a Soda Pop Head. You just never know when Lester will blow. His cap will go flying. If it hits you, you'll be crying, so you'd better stay away from Lester today!" His real name is Lester, but everyone calls him "Soda Pop Head." Most of the time he's pretty happy, but when things seem to be unfair his ears gets hot, his face turns red and he blows his top! Lester's dad comes to his rescue by teaching him a few techniques to "loosen the top" and cool down before his fizz takes control. Soda Pop Head will help your child control his/her anger while helping them manage stress. It's a must for the home or classroom.

ジュリア・クックが描く本作は、単なる児童書という枠組みを超え、怒りという制御困難な情熱と向き合うための「心の解剖図」としての輝きを放っています。主人公レスターの身体に現れる異変を炭酸の泡立ちに擬える文学的アプローチは、目に見えない感情の暴走を直感的に可視化しており、読者の心に強烈なメタファーを刻み込みます。 物語の白眉は、父親という導き手との対話を通じて、抑圧ではなく蓋を緩めるというしなやかな共生術を提示している点にあります。爆発を否定するのではなく、熱を帯びた自己をいかに愛し、調整するか。著者の温かな眼差しは、ストレス社会に生きる現代人すべてに、感情の調律という名の深い救いを与えてくれる至高の処方箋なのです。