"What Should I Do When I Feel Angry?" stands out as an essential educational tool among children's books about feelings and emotions, offering young readers and their parents a valuable resource in emotional regulation. Authored by the renowned Charlie Lumière, this engaging picture book introduces toddlers to healthy and constructive ways to handle anger, making it a prime choice for those seeking emotion identification resources for kids.
Presented through a narrative that is both humorous and relatable, alongside vivid illustrations that effectively underscore the book’s message, "What Should I Do When I Feel Angry?" encourages children to recognize and understand their anger, providing them with strategies to control their emotions in the moment and prevent future outbursts. This makes it an excellent option for parents and educators in search of kids therapy books aimed at managing anger and fostering emotional intelligence.
Charlie Lumière has masterfully crafted a book that goes beyond simply addressing children’s emotions, serving as an educational guide for parents, caregivers, and teachers as well. Recognizing that children’s emotions are often underestimated or dismissed, this book serves as a gentle yet powerful reminder of the importance of acknowledging and addressing children’s feelings of anger and frustration.
As an effective tool in emotional regulation for preschool and early elementary age groups, "What Should I Do When I Feel Angry?" offers parents an opportunity to explore this crucial topic with their children, encouraging interactive reading sessions, whether as a bedtime story or a daytime activity.
Dive into this captivating and educational journey with Charlie Lumière, and empower the young minds in your life with the tools they need for emotional regulation, making it one of the must-have emotional regulation books for kids in your collection.
Reviewed by Rabia Tanveer for Readers' Favorite
“An excellent resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, and even children to help relieve the strain of unrelenting anger. This is an excellent anger management book for young readers and their caregivers and educators.”
— Emily-Jane Hills Orford
“This marvellous story was easy to understand and it will certainly be a great help to children who are still learning to handle and express their feelings. It was definitely a fascinating read. Well done!”
— Tisha Dawn
“I loved the simplicity and directness of the method described, and how accessible it is to children, with the only “equipment” required being a balloon.”
— Lois Henderson
“Books like these can be invaluable for children on the autism spectrum. I have seen children and adults successfully use books like these to self-regulate their emotions and maintain as much independence as possible.”
— Emma Brown