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 156 books meet that intensity where it lives and help very young children begin to understand that big feelings pass.

156 books

Melvin Monkey Does Not Listen

Dee Smith

Join Melvin Monkey as he discovers why listening to his parents and caregivers is so important. This vibrant picture boo

Ages 3–7

Karen Katz Lift-the-Flap Books #2

No Hitting!

Karen Katz

This interactive lift-the-flap book helps toddlers learn to say NO to hitting, screaming, and squeezing. It offers refre

Ages 1–3

Terrible Horses

Raymond Antrobus

A young boy, tired of fighting with his older sister, retreats to his room to draw and write about his emotions. When hi

Ages 3–7

Max and Ruby #1

Max's Toys

Rosemary Wells

Despite having five balloons, six cars, and seven trucks, Max is determined to get his sister Ruby's doll, Emily. This c

Ages 0–3

Scrubba Dub

Nancy Van Laan

Join Mama Bunny as she navigates the delightful challenge of bath time with her lively toddler, all told in charming rhy

Ages 2–5

Gilbert #2

Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink

Diane deGroat

Gilbert's not-so-nice valentines cause a stir among his classmates, but a change of heart on Valentine's Day helps him l

Ages 3–7

Melvin Monkey Does Not Care to Share

Dee Smith

Melvin Monkey is thrilled to have his friend over, but he's not so keen on sharing his brand new toy truck. Follow Melvi

Ages 3–7

Bears #1

Bears on Chairs

Shirley Parenteau

Join four small bears and one big bear as they navigate the challenge of sharing four chairs. This charming rhyming stor

Ages 3–6

Peter Rabbit Tales #1

Happy Birthday! A Peter Rabbit Tale

Beatrix Potter

It's Peter Rabbit's birthday, but he feels lonely and sad when no one seems to remember. This charming board book explor

Ages 2–5

Brand New Readers

Ethan's Birds

Johanna Hurwitz

Ethan wants to feed the birds in his yard, but some pesky squirrels keep getting in the way. A sweet, simple story about

Ages 3–7

First Experiences

Eating Out

Helen Oxenbury

A toddler's first restaurant visit is a relatable disaster in this humorous story about the challenges of family outings

Ages 3–6

The Best Nest

Sigal Adler

A humorous rhyming tale about a boy who skips shampooing his hair, leading to a tangled mess that a little bird finds pe

Ages 3–7