Everyone gets angry, so it’s never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry—but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete social skills for anger management: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient, and viewing others positively. Reassuring and supportive, the book helps preschool and primary children see that when they cool down and work through anger, they can feel peaceful again.

Cheri J. Meiners, M.Ed., has her master’s degree in elementary education and gifted education. She is the author of the award-winning Learning to Get Along social skills series for young children and the Being the Best Me! series. A former first-grade teacher, Cheri has taught education classes at Utah State University and has supervised student teachers. Cheri enjoys visiting and sharing her books in classrooms, libraries, and bookstores. Cheri and her husband, David, have six children and live in Maryland. Find her website at www.cherijmeiners.net.