Roger Loses His Marbles!

A parent might reach for this book when their child has big, explosive reactions to frustration, especially when playing games or facing setbacks. This story is about Roger, a dog who gets so angry while losing a game of marbles that his head literally pops open and his marbles scatter everywhere. His friends must then help him find all his lost marbles to help him feel calm and collected again. This clever, visual metaphor for “losing your cool” makes the abstract feeling of being overwhelmed by anger concrete and understandable for young children. It’s a humorous, gentle way to open conversations about managing big emotions and the importance of friends who help us when we feel like we are falling apart.