Children's Books About... Feeling Angry

These books are on the shelves of the Dorothy Henry Branch in Vernon, NJ. It will be updated as frequently as possible to ensure that the titles offered are either still on the shelves, or in some cases, up to date.

Updated February 24, 2025
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The strongest thing :
Adelman, Hallee,
Paper Book
A sensitive, hopeful story about breaking the cycle of bullying and abuse. Sera doesn't always like being at home, where her dad's anger feels like the strongest thing. School feels better. But when Sera gets into an argument with a friend and finds herself...
Clovis keeps his cool /
Aronson, Katelyn,
Paper Book
Clovis used to struggle with his temper, but ever since he took over his late grandmother's china shop, he's been learning how to manage it. He pours tea, listens to soothing music, and always keeps Granny's words in mind: "Grace, grace, nothing broken to replace." But when rivals from his football...
Petal the angry cow /
Fergus, Maureen
Paper Book
Petal is kind, thoughtful, a great baker and a wonderful artist. She also has a temper. A very big, out-of-control temper. And it doesn't help that her barnyard pals like to push her buttons... On the day the farmer announces a fabulous trip to a water park, the horse steps on Petal's foot and she...
How to deal with anger /
Fiedler, Julie.
Paper Book
This thoughtful book deals with the anger that students sometimes face and provides practical advice for coping with it.
The honest truth
Gemeinhart, Dan
Paper Book
A bold new voice in children's fiction debuts with this story of a boy, his dog, and the mountains they face together. The Honest Truth joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content! It's never...
I have feelings
Hunter, Jana Novotny.
Paper Book
In simple lines of text - seen and told from a child's perspective - the adorable star of I Have Feelings takes us through the everyday emotions of childhood. From happiness to fear, from anger to kindness, from jealousy to love, the everyday feelings all kids experience are delightfully explored in...
Touching Spirit Bear
Mikaelsen, Ben
Paper Book
In his Nautilus Award-winning classic Touching Spirit Bear, author Ben Mikaelson delivers a powerful coming-of-age story of a boy who must overcome the effects that violence has had on his life. After severely injuring Peter Driscal in an empty parking lot, mischief-maker Cole...
Mad at Mommy /
Sakai, Komako,
Paper Book
Little Bunny is REALLY MAD at his mommy. She sleeps too late. She talks too much. She watches her silly grown-up shows instead of cartoons. And she gets mad for no reason-like just a few little soap bubbles on the floor. It's time for Little Bunny to SPEAK OUT. ...
When I feel angry
Spelman, Cornelia.
Paper Book
Everyone feels angry sometimes, but there are always ways to feel better! Join a bunny rabbit and her family as she learns to manage angry feelings. With a focus on identifying the causes of an emotional reaction, and coming up with ways to start feeling calm and happy again, this book...
How Do Dinosaurs Say I'M MAD?
Yolen, Jane.
Paper Book
R-O-A-R! What happens when little dinosaurs get mad, mad, MAD? And how do they take a deep breath and calm down? When little dinosaurs get angry, they sometimes misbehave. Readers will laugh aloud and relate to all the dinosaur-sized antics, from stomping and yelling to tantrums and...
Meow : cat stories from around the world
Yolen, Jane.
Paper Book
Why are cats and mice enemies? Why do cats always land on their feet? Are cats as smart as they seem? Here's a story behind each of these feline traits. For centuries, people everywhere, from Tibet to Oman to Scotland to the United States, have been fascinated with cats and...

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