When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry
By Molly Bang
The Story
A little girl gets angry-really, really angry-until she erupts, storms off on her own, and slowly finds her way back to calm.
Why It's Special
For the kid whose anger shows up in their whole body before they even have words for it, Sophie's storm will feel instantly, exactly familiar.
- Big idea: Big feelings pass, and finding your own way to calm down is worth learning.
- Vibes: Intense, honest, and ultimately soothing.
Perfect For Kids Who
- are working on naming and managing big emotions
- respond well to seeing feelings shown through color and movement
- like to talk about what makes them mad
- need help with finding ways to calm down
Ask Your Little Reader
- Feelings & empathy: What does Sophie's face and body look like when she's really, really angry?
- Real-life connection: What do you do when you get that angry?
- Story & problem-solving: What helps Sophie start to feel calm again?
- Imagination: If your anger were a color like in the pictures, what color would it be?
- Self-awareness: What could you try the next time you feel like Sophie did?
