First Feelings Angry

First Feelings Angry is a sensitive and insightful book designed to help very young children understand and cope with feelings of anger. Created in partnership with a child psychologist, this title uses gender-neutral characters and avoids stereotypical colours or sensory cues, making it accessible and inclusive for neurodivergent and neurotypical children alike. The book explores the emotions triggered by anger and introduces practical coping strategies, encouraging emotional literacy and self-regulation from an early age.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes emotional awareness and identification of feelings.
• Encourages development of healthy coping mechanisms.
• Supports inclusivity through gender-neutral, non-stereotypical representation.
• Fosters empathy by explaining emotions in a relatable way.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use as a starting point for discussions about managing difficult emotions.
• Create role-play scenarios to practice calming strategies.
• Integrate into social-emotional learning programs.
• Encourage children to share times they felt angry and how they coped.

Information:

• Ages: Early childhood
• Format: Illustrated picture book
• Illustrator: Paula Bowles