I'm Not Mad! - A Book for Kids Who Aren't Angry (at All!)

"I'M NOT MAD!" - every parent has heard these words from a child who is clearly, undeniably angry. This engaging picture book for ages 4-8 meets children exactly where they are: in complete denial about their big feelings. Sam's block tower keeps falling down, and little sister keeps knocking it over, but Sam is definitely NOT mad. Not even a little bit! Even when Sam's heart is racing, face is hot, and voice gets really loud... still not mad! Sound familiar? Written by psychologists and grounded in evidence-based social-emotional learning techniques, this story takes children on Sam's journey of discovering what anger really feels like and learning powerful coping skills that actually work. From dragon breaths to stress balls, cold water to calming thoughts, young readers learn to: Recognize physical signs of anger (racing heart, hot face, tense muscles) Identify emotional cues before feelings become overwhelming Practice six evidence-based coping strategies Understand that all feelings are normal and okay Perfect for parents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists working with children who struggle with emotional regulation, tantrums, or expressing feelings. The relatable story helps kids develop emotional intelligence and builds a foundation for lifelong mental health and resilience. Book 1 in the "I'm Not..." Series - each book tackles a different emotion with the same proven approach of gently guiding children towards emotional awareness and healthy coping strategies.