Books About Anger & Frustration for Ages 0–3

Toddler anger is huge and immediate. The toy doesn't work, the tower falls, and suddenly the whole world is wrong. These 155 books meet that intensity where it lives and help very young children begin to understand that big feelings pass.

155 books

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Llama Llama and the Bully Goat
Anna Dewdney
When Gilroy Goat starts teasing Llama Llama and his friends at school, Llama Llama isn't sure what to do. With his teach
Ages 3–7
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Who Wet My Pants?
Bob Shea
Reuben the bear has an embarrassing accident, leading to a hilarious blame game among his scout troop. This witty story
Ages 3–7
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Llama Llama Feelings
Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama navigates the universal highs and lows of feelings like happiness, sadness, excitement, and anger, all while
Ages 0–3
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The Food Group #2
The Good Egg
Jory John
Meet the good egg, who tries to be perfect, but the pressure starts to crack him. He learns that self-care and accepting
Ages 3–7
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Fancy Nancy #16
Fancy Nancy and the Quest for the Unicorn
Jane O'Connor
Fancy Nancy and Bree, self-proclaimed unicorn experts, embark on an epic quest for a unicorn. With younger siblings Fred
Ages 3–7
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Peanut Butter and Jellyfish
Jarrett J. Krosoczka
Peanut Butter and Jellyfish are best friends who love their ocean home, but their neighbor Crabby constantly taunts them
Ages 3–7
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The Creatrilogy #2
Ish
Peter H. Reynolds
Ramon loves to draw, but a careless comment from his brother makes him doubt his art. His little sister, Marisol, helps
Ages 3–7
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The Food Group #7
The Big Cheese
Jory John
The Big Cheese loves being the best and letting everyone know it. But when the annual Cheese-cathlon brings a surprising
Ages 3–7
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The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
The Berenstain Bears: Patience, Please
Mike Berenstain
Brother, Sister, and Honey Bear are thrilled to start their own gardens, but soon discover that growing plants requires
Ages 3–7
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Max and Ruby
Max and Ruby's Show-And-Tell
Rosemary Wells
It's show-and-tell day at Ruby's school, and she's excited to present her cake. Her little brother Max wants to come alo
Ages 3–7
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Find Your Inner Goddess for Girls
Kris Barling
Young girls face many pressures, from body image to social media. This book offers gentle guidance on mindfulness and em
Ages 3–7
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The Berenstain Bears #14
The Berenstain Bears Forget Their Manners
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
The Berenstain Bears have forgotten their manners, leading to chaos in Bear Country. Mama Bear steps in to gently guide
Ages 3–7
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The Berenstain Bears #19
The Berenstain Bears Get the Gimmies
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
When Brother and Sister Bear catch a bad case of the 'gimmies,' demanding everything they see, Mama and Papa Bear are at
Ages 3–7
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How the Grinch Lost Christmas!
Alastair Heim
A year after stealing Christmas, the Grinch wants to show the Whos he's changed by winning their Christmas Crown. When h
Ages 3–7
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Dinosaur vs. #2
Dinosaur vs. the Potty
Bob Shea
Dinosaur insists he doesn't need the potty, even after lots of juice and splashing fun. But when the 'potty dance' start
Ages 3–7
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The Berenstain Bears
The Berenstain Bears: That's So Rude!
Mike Berenstain
For families navigating grumpy mornings or sibling squabbles, this story helps children understand the impact of rudenes
Ages 3–7
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The Food Group #5
The Good, the Bad, and the Spooky
Jory John
Halloween is the Bad Seed's favorite holiday, but a costume crisis threatens to cancel trick-or-treating for everyone. C
Ages 3–7
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Tapping Your Way to a Great Big Smile!
Ana Cybela
Discover EFT tapping, a simple and fun technique for kids to manage emotions, reduce stress, and boost self-confidence.
Ages 3–7
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The Berenstain Bears #15
The Berenstain Bears No Girls Allowed
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
Brother Bear and his friends are tired of Sister Bear always winning, so they form a club with 'No Girls Allowed.' Siste
Ages 3–7
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It's My Birthday!
Pat Hutchins
Billy's birthday party takes a turn when he refuses to share his new gifts. But a clever friend helps him discover that
Ages 3–7
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Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy: Tea for Two
Jane O'Connor
When Nancy and Bree's fancy tea party takes an unexpected turn, their friendship is tested. Can these two glamorous girl
Ages 3–7
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The Berenstain Bears #22
The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Vacation
Stan Berenstain, Jan Berenstain
The Bear family's relaxing mountain vacation turns into a series of comical mishaps, from a messy cabin to noisy animals
Ages 3–7
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Follow the Leader
Marcus Pfister
Rosie loves being the leader, but when Angel moves to the Coral Reef, everyone wants to follow Angel instead. Rosie must
Ages 3–7
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No No Yes Yes
Leslie Patricelli
This must-have toddler title uses a comical baby to shed light on concepts of right and wrong. From yanking a cat's tail
Ages 3–7

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