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Cover of The Feelings Monsters Childrens Book About Emotions and Feelings, Kids Preschool Ages 3 -5 (Emotional Regulation) by Em...

The Feelings Monsters Childrens Book About Emotions and Feelings, Kids Preschool Ages 3 -5 (Emotional Regulation) by Em...

by Emily Hartmann

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:2024-03-13
Format:paperback
Language:English

Reading Info

Age Range:3-5

About This Book

What do little monsters do when they are angry? "My Angry Monster" reveals that they have feelings too, just like people! In this cute and fun story, kids will discover that even monsters have emotions. They feel scared, excited, proud, and sometimes they feel angry too. But that's okay! "My Angry Monster" helps kids recognize and manage their emotions in a fun and relatable way. Why You'll Love It: It's Okay to Feel: Kids learn that all emotions are valid and it's important to talk about them.

Our Review

This engaging picture book about emotional regulation uses adorable monster characters to teach young children that anger is a normal feeling everyone experiences. Through simple, relatable scenarios, kids see that monstersโ€”just like peopleโ€”feel scared, excited, proud, and sometimes very angry. The story validates these big emotions while gently guiding children toward recognizing and naming what they feel inside, making it an excellent tool for early social-emotional learning.

What makes this emotional intelligence book stand out is its non-threatening approach to anger management for preschoolers, using whimsical illustrations and a comforting tone. Parents seeking resources for teaching coping skills will appreciate how it transforms abstract feelings into concrete, manageable concepts through its monster metaphor. This story provides both a mirror for children's own experiences and a window into emotional awareness, leaving little ones with the reassuring message that all feelings are okay to have and discuss.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction