Anger, a feeling that we all feel and that children also soon experience. But how can we help the little ones manage it? There are some books that support us in this difficult task through simple stories, the right language and images suitable for different ages.
Anger, a feeling that we all feel and that children also soon experience. But how can we help the little ones manage it? There are some books that support us in this difficult task through simple stories, the right language and images suitable for different ages.
Anger is a feeling that children generally start to collide with around the age of 2. It is not necessarily something negative but simply their way of defending desires and interests in the face, for example, of a refusal on the part of parents.
In some cases the situation becomes difficult, so we could use the help of some useful books to teach children to have a good relationship with anger by learning to manage it.
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That anger!
This is probably the most used and loved book by children on the subject of anger. Written by Mireille Allancé and published by Babalibri. The protagonist is Roberto, a child who spends a bad day and, on returning home, responds badly to his father, refuses to eat and is really very angry. Only when the Anger materializes in an all red and not very nice-looking character will the little one understand how harmful she can be and how to stem it. Age of reading: from 3 years.
The colors of emotions
Another cult book on emotions (obviously including anger) by Anna Llenas and published by Gribaudo. The monster of colors has made a nice mess, he has mixed all the emotions that no longer work in this way and will therefore have to put each one back in its place. Among these anger, explained to the little ones with beautiful words and represented by the color red. The book, suitable for 3-4 year olds, is available in hardcover format or, unmissable, also in a pop up edition. A coloring book featuring the monster of colors has also recently been released.
The jar of calm: conquering anger with imagination
This book is inspired by the jar of calm, a tool that helps children manage anger, agitation or stress better. This story, written by Olimpia Ruiz di Altamirano, highly recommended independent author, tells the life of Aldo, a decidedly angry child who doesn't quite know why. The protagonist finds a jar on the table that looks truly magical since by shaking it inside something moves, it is beads but with the imagination they easily transform into something else. Taken by the enthusiasm of the game, he sees his anger fade away… Book suitable for ages 3 and up.
By the same author and always published on an independent platform, we also point out "The anger of the Borbi”Where this time it is borbi, a kind of crooked clouds with eyes and mouth but not nose and ears, that manage this emotion. Generally kind and cuddly, the Borbi however often get angry and pull out the thorns that pierce the balloons that end up broom. There is never peace in the country of the Borbi, so it is necessary to find a way to let the anger out!
What anger, Nino!
Nino is a rhino who often gets angry and when this emotion takes over, he kicks, turns red and in his stomach he feels like a volcano ready to explode. Thanks to the presence of the other animals of the forest (which they too often get angry) the book provides children with simple ideas to manage sudden anger. Age of reading: from 3 years.
That anger! A book to overcome it
This book, published by Paoline Editoriale Libri, part of a series that also collects other emotions, teaches how to face and overcome outbursts of anger but also prolonged pouting transforming them, instead, into good energy and an opportunity for growth. Recommended book from 4 years
The angry book
This book, published by L'Ippocampo, expresses his anger already starting from the all red cover and the sulky expression. Fortunately, this emotion slowly fades thanks to a pink mouse that tries in every way to bring calm. As the pages are turned, the book changes color from red to yellow and then orange. The ending is liberating: everyone let off steam thanks to a good laugh. It is also suitable for younger children, less than 2 years old.
Hippo, what a rage!
The protagonist of this book is a hippo and it will be his adventures that will help children, in a fun way and with colorful images, to face and manage anger and to learn to experience emotions as something natural. The story is very simple and cheerful and is suitable for ages 4 and up.
That anger! Max and Pillo
This is the story of Max, angry with his friend Milli who, in turn, is angry with him. The question will be solved by Max's mother who decides to make, with the help of the two children, a cake filled with anger! Book published for La Margherito and suitable for ages 2 and up.
Emotions: what anger! Learn with Masha
For children who love the adventures of Masha and the Bear this book on anger might be ideal. Thanks to the mischievous Masha, the little ones will learn what anger is and how to chase it away to turn a pout into a smile. The book is suitable for ages 3 and up.
I want another mom!
Often anger is unleashed over a no said by mom or dad. “You always tell me 'no'! I can never do anything. You're bad and I want another mom ”says the angry protagonist. The mother then proposes an exchange with a walrus who lives on the ice of the North Pole. Will it really be convenient for the baby? A beautiful book published by a new children's publishing house, LupoGuido, which stands out among other things, for the sophisticated and original illustrations, as well as for the ecological and quality materials used. Book suitable for ages 3 and up.
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