Rad is Mad by Leah Guzman February 28, 2018booksadmin Rad has no friends. All the other monster trucks cruise together and have fun. Rad is SMAD; he feels sad and mad. He starts trucking out of control through the bumpy road. He hurts other trucks and makes them sad. His road rage feelings stop him from making friends. Rad is a rough and tough monster truck who learns that it is important to talk about his sad and mad feelings rather than acting them out, hurting others and himself. This lesson let him show others his shiny side and make new friends. Rad’s story touches the inner world of children of all ages and is an excellent vehicle to help young readers deal with their feelings. Paperback