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I Feel Anxious: (Children’s picture book about anger management for kids 3-5)

Written by Aleks Harrison

Illustrated by Ferlina Gunawan

This book is a short, rhyming read for preschoolers who often have difficulty identifying and dealing with their emotions.

The protagonist is a little boy who is playing in the park with his father. When it comes time to leave, the boy is angry and resentful. In another situation, the boy is angry and frustrated when he cannot tie his shoes. Then he becomes impatient and angry when he must wait his turn in nursery school class.

The parent and teacher give the boy three techniques to calm down and control his feelings. They include breathing deeply, counting backwards, and relaxing with art materials or a book.

Its illustrations are huge and the colors enticing to keep the interest and focus of young readers. Recommended as a classroom read-aloud or bedtime story for toddlers and preschoolers.

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