This Caldecott Honor book tells the tale of Sophie, a preschooler who gets very mad when her sister snatches her toy. The simple story and vibrant illustrations explore how Sophie reacts to -- and recovers from -- her heated emotions, offering a springboard for discussion about feelings with your child.
When Sophie Gets Angry Really, Really Angry... (Scholastic Bookshelf Series) FROM THE PUBLISHER Everybody gets angry sometimes. For children, anger can be very upsetting. Parents, teachers, and children can talk about it. People do lots of different things when they get angry. In this Caldecott-honor book, kids will see what Sophie does when she gets angry. What do you do?
FROM THE CRITICS Publishers Weekly "Raw zigzags of color convey a girl's rage when her sister takes her toy in this compassionate volume, which proposes a cure for anger," PW said. "Bang treats childhood emotions with respect." Ages 3-up. (June) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.
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