Author: Molly Band
Type or emotional/crisis issue addressed: anger /conflict resolution
Year of Publication: 1999
Publisher and Location: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN-10: 0439213193
Target Age Level: Pre K, lower elementary
# of Pages: 34
Quality of Illustrations: good
Brief Summary:
Sophie, a pre-school grade 2 gets angry when her sister demands a turn playing with a favorite stuffed gorilla. Things got orse Matters worsen when Sophie's mother says it’s her sister turn to play. Sophie trips over a toy truck and gets really, really angry. She kicks, screams, slams the door and runs "She runs and runs and runs until she can't run anymore. Then, for a little while, she cries." Gradually, a calmer Sophie begins noticing birds and ferns. When she returns home, relaxed again, her sister has abandoned the gorilla in favor of a tabletop puzzle.
Personal Comments/Biases, and/or Things to Consider When Using This Book With Children:
A nice way of showing that anger is ok and that there are appropriate ways to deal with it without hurting other. This boos is a wonderful way of reinforcing the message that feelings can change and become manageable.
Activity: Discussion: coloring pictures with different colors that represents different stages of anger.
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