Aggression & Tantrums

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Picture books about Aggression & Tantrums from the Little Parachutes reviews library

A collection of picture about tantrums, anger and frustration, which can sometimes lead to aggressive behaviour. Some books in this collection reassure children that feeling angry from time to time is normal, and offer practical ways to neutralise this anger.

Sweep

This captivating picture book is a thought-provoking exploration of a young boy's bad mood and how it takes hold of him.

What’s worrying you?

A great picture book to help children explore their worries. While it is normal to feel anxious now and then, when anxiety escalates and can't be controlled, sitting down with your child and reading this book together should help.

Space Alien at Planet Dad

Perfect for a child who is struggling to cope with adjusting to a new blended family environment. An entertaining and comforting book which has accurately captured the emotions of a child adapting to his father's new partner.

Funny Face

A good starting point to chat to a very young child about emotions, for example, how they feel during a tantrum.

What Makes Me Happy?

May help a child to identify emotions they are experiencing and encourage them to discuss any they feel uncomfortable with. Reassures children that it is normal to experience a wide range of emotions.

This is Our House

Promoting tolerance, co-operation and acceptance. Celebrating diversity.

The Happy Book

A great starting point for talking about both positive and negative feelings with very young children. This book may gently encourage co-operation and good behaviour.

Ebbs and Flows

An exploration of feelings and emotions. Join Pia as she journeys through life with her Ebbs and Flows (the downs and ups we all experience). “Learn from the Ebbs. Remember the Flows, and grow from them both.” “Ebbs and Flows are the dances that keep her moving.”

Brody The Lion: The Shopping Flip

Teaching positive behaviour strategies to children experiencing big emotions, this fun picture book is particularly helpful for children with autism or sensory processing disorders.

Red Red Red

A relatable story which captures both in text and illustration the buildup of frustrations toddlers can feel until all they see is red and the dissipation of these feelings by counting to ten.

Horrible Bear!

A sweet picture book with an important message: looking for the good in people and situations and learning to apologise will lead to more happiness than being angry, judgemental and stubborn.

The Colour Monster

A good book to help young children identify, recognise and explore their emotions.

Banana!

A simple and funny tale of two monkeys showing the importance of sharing, co-operation and saying "please".

Rosie Rudey and the very Annoying Parent

Children who have had a difficult start in life, who are finding it hard to adapt to life within a new family, may benefit from this book. Children in other situations who are struggling with emotional and behavioural issues may identify with Rosie in the book, and, with the guidance of a parent or other trusted adult, may be able to take the first steps to improving their situation.

Put Away Your Phone!

Encourages a child to develop strategies to manage situations that make them cross. Helps a child to see that phones can be useful in an emergency, and forces parents to consider how much time they may be spending on their devices.

Angry Arthur

Acknowledges the overwhelming feelings of anger that children sometimes experience.

The Sunflower Sword

A good choice of book to reinforce the message that friendship is far better than fighting. It also has a theme of acceptance, and encourages the reader not to judge people on outward appearance.

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Reinforcing the message that violence is never acceptable, and encouraging children to use their hands in more positive and creative ways than hitting.

All Kinds of Feelings: a Lift-the-Flap Book

Chill

Acknowledges that everyday situations may give rise to negative emotions in young children. The story offers some practical suggestions that young children can use to ease anxiety and frustration, such as deep breathing.

Never Say No to a Princess!

Sometimes children just can't stop themselves from asking for everything they see and in the modern consumerist society it is increasingly difficult for parents to say no to their children's demands. The little princess's parents give her all the sparkly things she wants whenever she asks for them but she is never happy and she never says please.