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Can Quilliam Learn to Control His Temper?
Little children have BIG emotions. It helps when they can learn to navigate those strong feelings.
Quilliam the Porcupine has a very BAD TEMPER.
Quilliam’s friends have to duck whenever he gets red in the face and starts to shake. They know what’s about to happen, and they don’t want to be hit by one of his angry quills.
But Quilliam doesn’t like putting his friends in danger, and when his shooting quills cause problems at home, he decides that it’s time to change. But how?
Parents, counselors, and teachers love that the valuable life lessons in the Punk and Friends Learn Social Skills books are taught in such a fun way, kids don’t even realize they’re learning.
"There’s no lecture here, just a funny story that kids can relate to."
This book is geared toward children from preschool to second grade, ages 3-7.
It’s never too early to talk about important social skills. A list of coping strategies, as well as teacher and parent discussion materials on these topics, are included in the back of the of the book:
Coping with anger
Being a true friend
Practicing your favorite coping skills so they come naturally when needed
Recognizing when you need to change
Calming down
Helping others who are struggling with strong emotions
Can Quilliam control his temper before someone gets hurt, or will his quills continue to cause chaos?
Read Can Quilliam Learn to Control His Temper to help your little ones learn to navigate their BIG emotions TODAY!
Quilliam the Porcupine has a very BAD TEMPER.
Quilliam’s friends have to duck whenever he gets red in the face and starts to shake. They know what’s about to happen, and they don’t want to be hit by one of his angry quills.
But Quilliam doesn’t like putting his friends in danger, and when his shooting quills cause problems at home, he decides that it’s time to change. But how?
Parents, counselors, and teachers love that the valuable life lessons in the Punk and Friends Learn Social Skills books are taught in such a fun way, kids don’t even realize they’re learning.
"There’s no lecture here, just a funny story that kids can relate to."
This book is geared toward children from preschool to second grade, ages 3-7.
It’s never too early to talk about important social skills. A list of coping strategies, as well as teacher and parent discussion materials on these topics, are included in the back of the of the book:
Coping with anger
Being a true friend
Practicing your favorite coping skills so they come naturally when needed
Recognizing when you need to change
Calming down
Helping others who are struggling with strong emotions
Can Quilliam control his temper before someone gets hurt, or will his quills continue to cause chaos?
Read Can Quilliam Learn to Control His Temper to help your little ones learn to navigate their BIG emotions TODAY!
- GenresSpanish Literature
38 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 9, 2020
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About the author
Misty Black
29 books49 followersMisty Black is an internationally bestselling and award-winning author of dozens of picture books in several languages. When she's not busy crafting magical stories that inspire and delight children worldwide, you'll find her exploring her faith, spending time with her family, or engaging in a friendly competition over her favorite board games. She's only a bit competitive, or so she says (wink).
Her passion for cooking runs deep, as she learned the importance of a home-cooked meal from her mother at a young age. And while she can brew up a mean pot of soup, she'd be the first to admit that her singing voice leaves much to be desired.
She loves the great outdoors and camping in the mountains. However, she doesn't get to go as much as she'd like. But that doesn't stop her from seeking adventure in other ways, mainly through reading and writing.
Her ultimate goal is to inspire a love for reading in every child so they, too, can embark on thrilling adventures without ever leaving the comfort of their own minds. If you're looking for a family-oriented author with a passion for inspiring young minds and a willingness to sing off-key while whipping up a cheesy lasagna, look no further!
Books by Misty Black:
Punk the Skunk Learns to Say Sorry
Can Quilliam Learn to Control His Temper?
Brave the Beaver Has the Worry Warts
Sloan the Sloth Loves Being Different
Can Grunt the Grizzly Learns to Be Grateful?
Can Clutz the Cat Keep trying?
This Book Is Your Friend
When You Feel Better: A Get Well Soon Gift
You Taught Me Love
Grandmas Are for Love
Bubble Head, It's Time for Bed!
Bubble Head, Boo! Happy Clean Halloween!
Bubble Head, Ho Ho Ho! Merry Clean Christmas
I Am a Precious Child of God
Unicorns, Magic and Slime, Oh My!
My Mom the Fairy
Her passion for cooking runs deep, as she learned the importance of a home-cooked meal from her mother at a young age. And while she can brew up a mean pot of soup, she'd be the first to admit that her singing voice leaves much to be desired.
She loves the great outdoors and camping in the mountains. However, she doesn't get to go as much as she'd like. But that doesn't stop her from seeking adventure in other ways, mainly through reading and writing.
Her ultimate goal is to inspire a love for reading in every child so they, too, can embark on thrilling adventures without ever leaving the comfort of their own minds. If you're looking for a family-oriented author with a passion for inspiring young minds and a willingness to sing off-key while whipping up a cheesy lasagna, look no further!
Books by Misty Black:
Punk the Skunk Learns to Say Sorry
Can Quilliam Learn to Control His Temper?
Brave the Beaver Has the Worry Warts
Sloan the Sloth Loves Being Different
Can Grunt the Grizzly Learns to Be Grateful?
Can Clutz the Cat Keep trying?
This Book Is Your Friend
When You Feel Better: A Get Well Soon Gift
You Taught Me Love
Grandmas Are for Love
Bubble Head, It's Time for Bed!
Bubble Head, Boo! Happy Clean Halloween!
Bubble Head, Ho Ho Ho! Merry Clean Christmas
I Am a Precious Child of God
Unicorns, Magic and Slime, Oh My!
My Mom the Fairy
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August 2, 2023
QuillIam the porcupine in the picture book Can Quilliam learn to Control his Temper is a well written by Misty Black an illustrated by Ana Rankovic. This book describes and shows the problem Quilliam has. You can read and see how his friends feel. But he learns how valuable lessons. I’m not spoiling the story, but I highly recommend this book. Great job⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
January 31, 2022
Another awesome book by this author
I am a fan of Misty Black’s books. She uses cute animal characters to teach children important lessons. This book teaches children about how they should control their anger.
Quilliam is a porcupine who is a good student who works hard and loves to play with his friend. But, he has one problem - he has a very bad temper.
Read to find out how Quilliam controls his anger.
I am a fan of Misty Black’s books. She uses cute animal characters to teach children important lessons. This book teaches children about how they should control their anger.
Quilliam is a porcupine who is a good student who works hard and loves to play with his friend. But, he has one problem - he has a very bad temper.
Read to find out how Quilliam controls his anger.
October 12, 2020
Maravillosa historia
Acabamos de leer este cuento con mi hijo de cinco años y nos encantó. Trata un tema importante: el controlar nuestras emociones, pero lo hace con humor lo que facilita hablar del tema con los niños. Bien escrito e ilustrado. Un libro que no puede faltar en casa o en la escuela. Lo recomiendo.
Acabamos de leer este cuento con mi hijo de cinco años y nos encantó. Trata un tema importante: el controlar nuestras emociones, pero lo hace con humor lo que facilita hablar del tema con los niños. Bien escrito e ilustrado. Un libro que no puede faltar en casa o en la escuela. Lo recomiendo.
June 22, 2020
Awesome!
Misty is amazing! Love her stories. A story of friendship and how emotions and/or temper can affect our relationships. Learning tools to use in class. Cannot say enough about the illustrations, beautiful!
Misty is amazing! Love her stories. A story of friendship and how emotions and/or temper can affect our relationships. Learning tools to use in class. Cannot say enough about the illustrations, beautiful!
January 23, 2022
Great book for my toddlers tantrums.
Read this with our 2.5 year old after a tantrum. He went from hot to cool as a cucumber thanks to this story. We will work on these calming techniques too.
Read this with our 2.5 year old after a tantrum. He went from hot to cool as a cucumber thanks to this story. We will work on these calming techniques too.
April 23, 2021
Another brilliant book by Misty Black, who manages to combine cute stories with helpful advice.
When Quilliam gets cross, his face goes red, his fists clench and his spikes ping out everywhere. He realises this is not good and learns how to control his temper. Firstly by that wonderful medicine of laughter, but also calming thoughts, and that way his friends are no longer scared of him.
I loved the facial expressions of Quilliam, they are spot on for a furious child who cannot control their temper, and made me laugh along with him. The illustrations are cute and his friends all have individual characters too.
Another great teaching and learning tool, and my 3 year old granddaughter loved it.
When Quilliam gets cross, his face goes red, his fists clench and his spikes ping out everywhere. He realises this is not good and learns how to control his temper. Firstly by that wonderful medicine of laughter, but also calming thoughts, and that way his friends are no longer scared of him.
I loved the facial expressions of Quilliam, they are spot on for a furious child who cannot control their temper, and made me laugh along with him. The illustrations are cute and his friends all have individual characters too.
Another great teaching and learning tool, and my 3 year old granddaughter loved it.
June 19, 2021
Good
Amazing story line. Specifically for kids witha lot of temper. It is well written. Plot is really good. Liked it
Amazing story line. Specifically for kids witha lot of temper. It is well written. Plot is really good. Liked it
September 11, 2021
Excellent & Didactic
This book is an excellent tool to teach our kids, very well structured and didactic.
My daughter loves this story.
This book is an excellent tool to teach our kids, very well structured and didactic.
My daughter loves this story.
June 16, 2023
What an amazing book! I love the ending, also the last page full of ideas for controlling anger. Adults will enjoy this as much as the kids!
October 22, 2024
Such a beautiful read. My child felt for it.
October 30, 2020
Excelente
Me gustó mucho esta traducción, genial para tratar estos temas con los más pequeños de la casa, muy buenas ilustraciones.
Me gustó mucho esta traducción, genial para tratar estos temas con los más pequeños de la casa, muy buenas ilustraciones.
April 27, 2020
This cute story is part of Punk and Friends. Quilliam has a wicked temper and when he loses his temper his friends get very nervous, some even get hurt! So Quilliam decides he is going to learn to control his temper. Will it work? With the great friends he has it’s sure to work!
I so enjoyed this book! It’s a great way to teach children that there a consequences to having a temper tantrum, they might not throw quills but words can’t hurt just as much sometimes! Teaching children to control their tempers as children will help them as adults. Their friends will love and support them while they are trying too!
I so enjoyed this book! It’s a great way to teach children that there a consequences to having a temper tantrum, they might not throw quills but words can’t hurt just as much sometimes! Teaching children to control their tempers as children will help them as adults. Their friends will love and support them while they are trying too!
May 19, 2020
Social behavior lessons in the adorable form of a story.
Learning a few ways to stay calm and handle anger is the topic of this adorably illustrated book.
Learning a few ways to stay calm and handle anger is the topic of this adorably illustrated book.
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