To a child, frustration feels like the world has suddenly turned upside down, a "Backwards Banana Day" where nothing fits and everything feels wrong. For a parent, watching your child struggle in that storm is heartbreaking and exhausting. We created this book to be your lighthouse. By personalising the story with your child’s name and your own avatars, we move the conversation from "why are you acting out?" to "let’s solve this together." It’s a beautifully illustrated, funny, and deeply healing experience that proves even the most frustrated heart can find its way back to a smile. The Perfect Emotional Gift: A bespoke tool for connection that fits any occasion.
From the "wrong" socks to toys that won't cooperate, we tackle the specific, everyday triggers of frustration. By using the "Backwards Banana" concept, we inject humour into high-tension moments, teaching kids aged 2 to 9+ how to pause, reflect, and find a "forwards" way out of a "backwards" mood.
Personalisation is more than a name; it’s about identity. Choose from a wide array of avatars to create characters that truly look like you and your child. When a frustrated child sees themselves navigating big feelings on the page, the "learning nuggets" become personal truths rather than just a story.
This book is a bridge. It gives parents and children a shared vocabulary to discuss emotions without the pressure of a "lecture." By reading about frustration together, you’re not just finishing a book; you’re building a foundation of emotional intelligence and trust that will last long after the final page.
At Cukibo, we believe that frustration isn't a "bad" emotion, it’s just a "backwards" one. Our book is designed to help children recognise that heavy feeling and transform it through self-discovery and humour. With vibrant illustrations and "learning nuggets" woven into every page, this isn't just a book your child will read; it’s a book they will experience. Give them the gift of understanding themselves, one "Backwards Banana" at a time.
The Backwards Banana Day When nothing seems to go your way: a book about frustration - F.A.Q.
It provides a "safe space" to look at frustration from the outside. The humour in the "Backwards Banana" day helps lower their emotional guard, allowing them to laugh at the absurdity of a bad mood and learn how to reset their day.
Absolutely. We offer a diverse range of avatars so you can create a kid and a parent figure that looks like you. This reinforces the "team" aspect of emotional growth, showing the child that you are right there beside them in their journey of self-discovery.
Yes! To support families globally, you can choose from 8 languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish, and Romanian. It’s a wonderful way to teach emotional literacy in your child’s primary or heritage language.
We know that emotional milestones don't wait. Once you've designed your book, our team prints and prepares it for global shipment within 3–4 working days, ensuring it arrives quickly and in premium quality.
It’s the rare gift that is both "fun" and "functional." Younger children love the silly "backwards" antics and seeing their name, while older children (up to 9+) engage with the deeper themes of reflection and problem-solving.