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I Was So Mad - A Story About Feelings

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Ages 3-5Ages 5-7FeelingsBook Reviews

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“Emotion, frustration, resolution”

I Was So Mad book cover by Mercer Mayer - children’s anger management book

📚 I Was So Mad by Mercer Mayer is such a classic! Let me tell you, this book has gotten us through some rough patches around here 😅 My 5-year-old goes through phases where every little thing feels like the end of the world - and Little Critter totally gets it!

The book shows how hard it is to feel angry - really angry. Kids who get upset will relate to this so much. The pictures use bright colors to show those big feelings, like red for anger and blue for calm. It’s visually brilliant and helps kids identify what they’re feeling without even saying the words.

Mercer Mayer writes in a way that kids actually understand - simple words, short sentences, and that signature Little Critter charm. It teaches kids practical stuff like taking deep breaths and finding quiet spots when they’re angry. Plus, it reminds them that even when they’re mad, their family still loves them unconditionally. 💕

Little Critter feeling angry and learning to calm down

Book Features

Format: Paperback

Language: English

Suitable Age: 3 - 7 years old

Reading Levels: Preschool to 2nd grade

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