 When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry
By Molly Bang
Review
by: Christina
Mark
When Sophie's sister takes away a toy that Sophie was playing with,
Sophie gets angry. Boy, does she ever! She gets so angry she "roars a red, red roar". She runs out of the house and keeps running until she tires herself out and then she cries. Finally, Sophie climbs up a tree where she
lets the sights and sounds of nature soothe and calm her.
This is an excellent book for preschoolers. Oftentimes, young children
have a hard time expressing feelings of anger and frustration. Young children can really identify with Sophie, having probably experienced similar
situations with siblings or playmates. This book helps them to realize it is
o.k. to get angry and, more importantly, shows them different ways of dealing
with anger. The vivid illustrations also help convey various moods as the dominant colors shift from reds, purples, and oranges to shades of blue and
green.
This book could be a very useful tool used in conjunction
with a
discussion about feelings. After reading this story, the parent or caregiver
could ask their listeners how they would react in similar situations, thereby
helping to promote non-violent ways for children to express their anger.
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