When I Am Angry

A parent would reach for this book when their child is in the midst of a developmental phase marked by frequent meltdowns, door slamming, or physical outbursts of frustration. It serves as a gentle intervention tool for those moments when a child feels overwhelmed by the word no or struggles to share with others. The story follows Josh, a young boy who learns that while feeling angry is a natural part of life, he has the power to control how he reacts to that heat. Through simple rhymes and relatable scenarios, it models actionable self regulation techniques like deep breathing and counting. It is perfectly pitched for preschoolers and early elementary students who are just beginning to build their emotional vocabulary. Parents will appreciate the way it normalizes the emotion of anger without shaming the child, providing a shared language for future cooling down periods.