Sunday, June 14, 2009

When I feel angry


Title: When I feel angry

Author: Cornelia Maude Spelman

Type or emotional/crisis issue addressed: anger /conflict resolution

Year of Publication: 2004
Publisher and Location: Albert Whitman & Company
# ISBN-10: 0807588970
# ISBN-13: 978-0807588970
Target Age Level: 4-8
# of Pages: 24
Quality of Illustrations: excelent
Brief Summary:
It's hard to be a bunny. Sometimes a bunny feels angry--especially if someone is teasing or if Mom is paying more attention to the new baby in the family. But there are things a bunny can do to keep anger from taking over--exercise, rest, cry, or even ask for help. This gentle book puts an adorable bunny in a variety of situations that preschool or grade-school children can relate to. Instead of acting out, the bunny and her friends find constructive ways to deal with their anger. The illustrations are comical and gentle. In a note to parents, the author, a social worker, explains that it's important to let children know that they can't avoid their feelings but that they can avoid acting in bad ways. The note also includes advice to parents on setting good examples when dealing with negative emotions.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children:
It provides good ideas on how to feel better and what to do when angry and offers alternatives to unacaptable behaviors.

Activity: Read out load to children

Posted by Fátima Vera

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