Award-Winning Children's Book About Managing Anger
When Simon gets mad, he gets REALLY mad. So mad that big, bad, angry beasts appear. At first Simon loves having the beasts around to help scare off anyone who upsets him, but over time he realizes that no one wants to be around him or the beasts. This makes Simon sad, so he decides to try to still his mind and practice being calm. And the beasts disappear.
Colorful Illustrations That Bring Emotions to Life
Featuring colorful and expressive illustrations by Belgian artist Ian De Haes, this insightful book helps children ages 4-8 learn how to handle their anger. The visual storytelling makes complex emotions accessible and relatable for young readers, showing them that anger is normal but manageable.
Parent and Teacher Guide Included
A comprehensive guide for parents and teachers in the back of the book features strategies for talking to children about their emotions along with various exercises they can use to cope with anger. This practical resource transforms the book into a complete anger management tool for home and classroom use.
Recognized Excellence in Children's Literature
Simon and the Big, Bad, Angry Beasts is a 2018 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist, demonstrating its quality and effectiveness in addressing childhood emotional development.
Perfect for Social-Emotional Learning
This hardcover picture book supports character education and self-regulation skills development. Ideal for kindergarteners and early elementary students learning to navigate their emotions, it provides age-appropriate strategies for mindfulness and calming techniques that children can practice independently.
