A Feel Better Book for Little Tempers

by Holly Brochmann, Leah Bowen, Shirley Ng-Benitez (Illustrator)

Overview

A Feel Better Book for Little Tempers assures little kids that anger is normal — everyone gets angry sometimes, even adults! The rhyming narration helps kids to identify anger and provides them with helpful tools to manage and move past it.

Hello there my friend, how are you?
Do tell! Are you happy and calm?
Peaceful and well?

Or is it one of those days you feel misunderstood?
You’re huffy and puffy and just plain not good.
You wanted it this way.
It went that way instead!
Now your ears are quite hot and your cheeks are all red.

Are you clenching your fists, is there a frown on your face?
It sounds like a temper could be the case.

Sometimes the LITTLEST kids can have the BIGGEST tempers!

Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers with more information on how you can help your little one manage their little (or not-so-little!) tempers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433828171
Publisher:	American Psychological Association
Publication date:	03/19/2018
Series:	Feel Better Books for Little Kids Series
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Leah Bowen and Holly Brochmann are sisters and the co-authors of A Feel Better Book for Little Worriers and A Feel Better Book for Little Tempers. Leah Bowen has a Master of Education degree in counseling with a focus in play therapy. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist in the state of Texas where she currently practices, and she is committed to helping her child clients work through issues including abuse, depression, and anxiety. Holly Brochman is an advocate for managing common mental health issues through therapy and exercise. She has a degree in journalism and enjoys creative writing both as a hobby and as a primary part of her career in public relations. Follow them on Twitter: @bsistersbooks.

Shirley Ng-Benitez is the owner of Gabby & Company, a firm designing, illustrating, and handlettering for the technology, greeting card, medical, toy, and publishing industries. She lives in San Martin, CA, with her husband and two daughters. Visit her at www.shirleyngbenitez.com and follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @shirleysillos

Editorial Reviews

"In this informational picture book, Brochmann and Bowen use rhyme and helpful vocabulary to identify emotions and bodily sensations associated with anger....The text works well to draw a connection between bodily sensations and emotional regulation in a way that's accessible for young audiences. The illustrations depict characters with various skin tones and the expressiveness of their faces complement the presentation a great deal by providing additional ways of identifying different emotions....This is a solid resource for caregivers and an appropriate addition to most collections for young children." —School Library Journal

"Told in catchy rhymes that are joyful and fun to read out loud. The narration is gentle and calming and introduces the subject of worry and temper in a very simple and straightforward manner....The lively and expressive illustrations will charm children from the start." —Children's Books Heal

From the Publisher

04/01/2018
PreS-Gr 1—In this informational picture book, Brochmann and Bowen use rhyme and helpful vocabulary to identify emotions and bodily sensations associated with anger. The focus of the narrative is on pedagogy, rather than story. It differentiates between appropriate and inappropriate expressions of anger and offers children and caregivers strategies for dealing with uncomfortable feelings in productive ways. As an alternative to biting or hitting, the authors suggest playing sports, dancing, and other mindfulness strategies, including consciously tensing and releasing muscles and deep breathing. The text works well to draw a connection between bodily sensations and emotional regulation in a way that's accessible for young audiences. The illustrations depict characters with various skin tones and the expressiveness of their faces complement the presentation a great deal by providing additional ways of identifying different emotions. The back matter includes information for adults on managing anger and temper tantrums. VERDICT This is a solid resource for caregivers and an appropriate addition to most collections for young children.—Kelly Topita, Anne Arundel County Public Library, MD

School Library Journal