Kids Books and Resources About Anger
A significant part of anger management is understanding the roots of our anger.
The examination of anger contributes to self-empathy and allows for the utilization of targeted coping skills.
REMEMBER the goal is not to eliminate anger—that would be impossible! Rather, the goal is to understand and manage anger in a healthy way. Anger itself is not bad, but the way it’s handled can lead to negative outcomes. When appropriately managed, anger can motivate, enlighten, empower, and protect.
Can you think of any benefits of anger?
Books can help us make sense of the world and the act of simply reading a story with a child has immense value.
We found 5 stories that guide kids through the process of identifying, expressing, and coping with angry feelings in constructive ways. Through storytelling, we can validate the experience of anger while providing supportive navigation.
Learn more about anger management for kids HERE.
A book that highlights: anger, friendship, & repair.
"Jack wants to apologize for hurting Zoe's feelings. He just can't seem to find the right words. Turns out there's more to an apology than just saying "I'm sorry."
Elevated by equally charming illustrations and text, I'm Sorry You Got Mad is a journey in learning the importance of an apology that goes deeper than just words."
A book that highlights: anger & repair.
“Carter Goodrich shows that sometimes, even the prickliest people—or the crankiest cacti—need a little love.
Hank is the prickliest cactus in the entire world. He sits in a pot in a window that faces the empty desert, which is just how he likes it. So, when all manner of creatures—from tumbleweed to lizard to owl—come to disturb his peace, Hank is annoyed. He doesn’t like noise, he doesn’t like rowdiness, and definitely does not like hugs.
But the thing is, no one is offering one. Who would want to hug a plant so mean? Hank is beginning to discover that being alone can be, well, lonely. So he comes up with a plan to get the one thing he thought he would never need: a hug from a friend.”
A book that highlights: anger, expression, & repair.
“What makes Nina mad? Lots of things—lots of little, everyday things, frustrations that all children will recognize. But Nina knows how to speak her mind and that makes her feel much better. In a series of humorous vignettes, Hilary Knight applies his magic to a text by veteran children's book writer Steven Kroll, and brings to life a spunky character who will show young readers how to articulate their feelings.”
A book that highlights: anger, kindness, & repair.
“An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions.”
A book that highlights: anger, fair play, recovery, & friendship.
“First grader Ella McKeen is the undisputed kickball queen until a new girl named Riya shows up—and shows her up at recess. How does Ella handle losing? By throwing herself on the grass and screaming while the rest of the class watches her fall apart. Yikes!”
Free Printable Resources for Anger Management:
A significant part of anger management is understanding the roots of our anger. The examination of anger contributes to self-empathy and allows for the utilization of targeted coping skills.
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An emotion scale is a therapeutic tool used to help individuals identify, communicate, and track their emotions.
Explore our scales that measure ANGER, ANXIETY, SUICIDALITY, HYPERACTIVITY, DISTRACTIBILITY, SADNESS, and SELF-ESTEEM.
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By visually tracking progress on a sticker chart, we can help kids increase motivation, develop self-discipline, and reinforce positive habits.
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Every kid is different and we have to tailor behavior management plans to meet individual needs and abilities. Read on for practical guidelines for a balanced approach to behavior management.
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Quiet Coping Skills are subtle but effective ways to privately regulate emotions without attracting scrutiny from others. These techniques aim to interrupt overwhelming feelings by focusing on specific physical tasks and simple mantras. Coping skills don’t eliminate overwhelming feelings, but they do make them more manageable.
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