Anger is a normal and valid emotion, but for children it can sometimes feel very big, overwhelming and difficult to explain.
Sometimes I Feel Angry is a supportive children's book designed to help kids recognise, understand and work through feelings of anger in a safe and age-appropriate way.
Part of the Resilience Range, the story uses relatable characters and everyday situations to explore what anger can feel like in the body, why it might happen and what children can do when those feelings become difficult to manage.
Rather than teaching children that anger is something they shouldn't feel, the book helps them understand that all emotions are important while introducing constructive ways to respond. It also gives children the language they need to communicate what's happening for them, helping trusted adults better understand and support them.
Ideal for reading together at home, in classrooms, calm corners and therapy settings.
Why We Love It
- Helps children recognise and name feelings of anger
- Normalises anger as a valid emotion rather than something "bad"
- Explores how anger can feel within the body
- Uses relatable examples to make big feelings easier to understand
- Builds emotional vocabulary and self-awareness
- Introduces age-appropriate coping and regulation strategies
- Encourages children to communicate their feelings with trusted adults
- Creates opportunities for meaningful conversations about big emotions
How This Book Supports Emotional Learning
Understanding
The story helps children understand what anger is, why it happens and that feeling angry is a normal part of being human.
Recognising
Relatable characters and situations encourage children to notice the physical and emotional signs that might tell them anger is building.
Communicating
Children are introduced to language that can help them explain what they're feeling and communicate their needs to the people supporting them.
Developing Strategies
The story explores appropriate ways to respond when anger feels big, helping children gradually build a toolkit of strategies they can draw on when they need them.
