| Title | : | How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger (Laugh \u0026 Learn) |
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| ISBN | : | 1575421178 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781575421179 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 |
| Publication | : | First published October 31, 2002 |
Kids need help learning how to manage their anger. This book speaks directly to them and offers strategies they can start using immediately.
Blending solid information and sound advice with jokes and funny cartoons, it guides kids to understand that anger is normal and can be expressed in many ways—some healthy, some not.
It teaches them how to recognize anger in themselves and others, how to handle situations and emotions (loneliness, guilt, frustration, fear) that lead to or mask anger, and how to deal with the anger they feel.
Young readers learn that violence is not acceptable and there are better, safer, more positive ways to resolve conflicts.
They also discover what to do when people around them are angry, how to get help, and how to locate other resources (books, hotlines, school groups) when they need more support.
How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger (Laugh \u0026 Learn) Reviews
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Although this book is intended for kids, it’s a great read for anyone wanting to learn about taming tempers. Excellent advice and suggested resources.
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Read aloud with my son. This one was above his age level, but it was to the point in terms of discussing anger and dealing with emotions. I had to modify some of the examples to make them fit our own life circumstances, but overall it was a useful starting point in our learning, and I see us being able to keep this one as a resource to revisit in the future.
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A great teaching tool in helping people with this addiction.
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Great book for students struggling with anger. There are many examples, checklists, and tips.
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Great book I used in my counseling practice. They kids seemed to enjoy it and connected well with the material.
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Quick easy read... to the point
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A good discussion on anger and how to work with it. Geared towards children, but also provides lots of helpful advice for all ages.
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Read this for work. Really really good book for childeren that ewplains how to handle agression.
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How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger is a great read for children ages 9-12 as well as the teachers and the parents/caregivers of these children. I think we have all had moments in our lives that we wish we could have handled ourselves differently or if nothing else, expressed our emotions differently, and I know I for one can say that I have so I thought I would read this book to see if there was anything in it I could share with my children as they are still too young to read. What I found was that the book does a wonderful job bringing together many useful, tried and true anger management techniques and some new ones that I have never heard of. My favorite part of the book was the section on bullying! With bullying being the current "hot button" issue in schools across the country (which it should be!) this book accurately talks about the various roles of the participants in bullying and the various reasons why children bully. This section alone should be shared with children but the whole book will benefit them greatly.
What impressed me most about this book was that it doesn't tell children that anger isn't "ok" but rather it explains that how they deal with this natural emotion and express their anger determines if their anger is "ok" or not. The reason I gave the book 4 stars instead of 5 was because it was to naturalistic for me.
Regardless of the number of stars I gave the book, I believe that this book should be in every school if not in every classroom as it would serve as an excellent resource for students, teachers, and parents alike. -
How to Take the GRRRR Out of Anger
Written By: Elizabeth Verdick & Marjorie Lisovskis
Illustrated By: Mike Gordon
Published By: Free Spirit Publishing, 2003, First Edition, 120 pages, paperback ISBN 978-1575421179
How to Take the GRRRR Out of Anger is an invaluable resource for parents, grandparents, teachers, childcare providers, etc. I have a son who is almost 11 and he has moments when he gets really angry but doesn’t seem to be able to express himself properly; after reading this book and talking about it with me, he is able to control his anger to a better extent and feels calmer. This book has done a wonderful job; bringing together many useful, tried and true anger management techniques and some new ones as well. For children and pre-teens who need to learn new ways of accepting and managing their anger, this is a ‘must –read’; it is written at their reading level so it should be easily understood. With artistic, expressive illustrations, the reader will...
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I suggest reading this before giving it to a child to read for him/herself. There are some parts in the book that might need to be explained to younger children. For example:
Page 23 reads:
Help is Here
Sometimes anger takes over people's lives. What if you feel really angry or depressed all the time. Or are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else? Or are afraid someone else is going to hurt you. Get some help right away. You can:
* Talk to a grown up you trust
* Look in the yellow pages for crisis intervention
* Look in the back of the white pages for First Call For Help
* Call the toll free National Hopeline Network at 1-800-442-4673
Although I can appreciate and understand why this information is included in the book, the last thing I want is my little brother calling the National Hopeline Network every time he's throwing a temper tantrum.
This is just one of a handful of things that might need to be further explained to a younger child. Besides that the book was pretty good in explaining anger, what it is, how it makes us feel and ways to deal with it. -
I recommend this book for grades 4-8 and their parents. It's a good book that discusses anger, how to recognize it, taming it, and solving problems when it becomes one. I like that this book does not dismiss anger as just something to avoid; it's a natural emotion that everyone experiences. This book focuses mainly on how to handle it. It's a little too "self-help" for my tastes, but there are several practical exercises that can help relieve stress or resolve problems.
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I thought that this book was very helpful in helping me control my temper. As an adolescent in Middle School, I feel that kids are becoming harder and harder to deal with. However, this book has helped me tame that anger and release it as positive energy. I have learned of better ways to deal with anger and to be healthier mentally. Thank you to the author for writing such an amazing, helpful book for young kids.
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I have been reading this with my eldest son (7 yrs old) and he has really enjoyed it. I think its helping him deal with his anger and frustrations and letting him know that its okay to get angry, but not to act out. I would recommend this to anyone who has a child who has challenges with frustration/anger. Its written for children and gives lots of examples and has some fun artwork also.
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I love this book, I use it with kids and adults for anger management. It's simple, straightforward, has useful interventions (progressive muscle relaxation, thought stopping) and normalizes anger. LOVE IT!
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I briefly glanced through the headings and skimmed the main ideas. Good concept, appropriate for older children. Would probably use with older children/teens in therapy. Wasn't as impressed with it as I had hoped.
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This is a child's book to teach them how to control and manage their anger, the points made in the book are applicable and the situations are adorable. It reminded me even to think about actions, especially when I am angry, and be aware that I am now a role model for my daughter....
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Great book with steps to help your child calm when angry and tips on what to do to prevent getting into situations that trigger your anger. "Anger is a strong emotion. But you are stronger" great book for helping kids 8 and up to "cage their rage."
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So far this is the best book written FOR kids about anger management that I've seen. Advice is practical and understandable for kids of any age from elementary through high school.
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Great book for kids about anger and how to control it.
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Good book to help with anger issues with students. Will use as resource @ school.
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My almost 12yo just brought this book to me, held it up and said, "You see this book? I've read this book TWICE and it doesn't work."
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Good for kids & parents alike.
