The Strange and Curious Guide to Anger

by Sally Donovan, Emmi Smid (Illustrator)

Do you ever wonder why you feel the way you do? Do you sometimes feel angry but aren't sure why? Does your anger ever take you by surprise? Does it cause you to behave in strange and curious ways? Ordinary Jo and friends are here to guide you through the strange and curious world of anger and help you understand yourself, or your loved ones, better. This fully illustrated guide for 8-12-year-olds covers different types of anger and how to channel those feelings in a more positive way. Using engaging humour and a wide cast of characters, from Tony the disco-dancing baboon to Bee-Gees-inspired binmen, Sally Donovan helps young people to understand what is happening in their brains and bodies when they feel angry. Designed to empower those who wish to understand their feelings more, Ordinary Jo will arm young people with knowledge and kindness as they learn all the strange and curious things about anger.

112 pages, Paperback

Published August 21, 2024

Reviews

[Jared White · Rating 3 out of 5]

An okay introduction to anger/handling anger for middle-schoolers. A couple of times the author seems to be addressing teens, but, unless they were like 13 I think they would think this title is too juvenile. I would say it's probably best for 10 to maybe 13-year-olds.

[Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

What can I say

I absolutely loved this book. It was clear and simple to read. I read it first and I will be reading it with my son later. There is opportunities for discussion about anger and what is looks like for my son.