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Self-Regulation Skills Books in Order | Wonderlit

Self-Regulation Skills

5 books · Ages 2–15

Self-Regulation Skills is a 5-book series for ages 2–15 by Michael Gordon. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, The Tantrum Monster and When I Am Angry are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

The Tantrum Monster

The Tantrum Monster2021

When I'm Worried

When I'm Worried2020

Daddy's Little Girl

Daddy's Little Girl2019

When I Am Angry

When I Am Angry2020

When I Am Angry

When I Am Angry2023

What This Series Covers

Patience & Waiting Feelings & Emotions Manners & Behavior Self-Confidence & Identity Anger & Frustration Resilience & Perseverance

All books by Michael Gordon →

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