The Angry Dragon by Michael Gordon
Appropriate Age Range: 3-5 years
What this book is all about:
This story is about a boy named George and his pet dragon, Joe, who gets angry when things don't go his way. George shows his friend patience and understanding to help Joe realize that although anger is normal, kindness is the way to go.
Why you might want to read it:
This book is great for validating children's feelings of anger while helping teach them to overcome the anger through communication , calm down strategies, and being kind.
3 questions for you to ask your children after reading it:
Joe, the Dragon, gets angry throughout the story as things don't go his way. When is a time you felt really angry?
When George accidentally broke Joe's toy, Joe became very upset with George. What is something you can do if you're upset with a friend?
One of the times Joe was angry, George taught him how to breathe deeply? Let's try that now. How did that make you feel?