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Spats are normal among younger kids, and often lead to screaming, hitting and other expressions of anger. This book helps kids understand that it's often all right to be angry, but that it's always best to resolve conflicts peaceably. A First Look At… is an easy-to-understand series of books for younger children. Each title explores emotional issues and discusses the questions such difficulties invariably raise among kids of preschool through early school age. Written by a psychotherapist and child counselor, each title promotes positive interaction among children, parents, and teachers. The books are written in simple, direct language that makes sense to younger kids. Each title also features a guide for parents on how to use the book, a glossary, suggested additional reading, and a list of resources. There are attractive full-color illustrations on every page. (Ages 4-7)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 29).
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A FIRST
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Is It Right to Fight?
A FIRST LOOK AT ANGER
Spats are normal among younger kids, and often lead to screaming, hitting, and other expressions of anger. This fun-to-read book helps kids understand that it's often all right to be angry, but that it's always best to resolve conflicts peaceably.
Written by psychotherapist and counselor Pat Thomas, these superb advice books promote interaction among children, parents, and teachers on personal, social, and emotional issues.
Books in the series:
Don't Call Me Special -- a first look at disability
I Can Be Safe -- a first look at safety
I Miss You -- a first look at death
Is It Right to Fight? -- a first look at anger
My Amazing Body -- a first look at health and fitness
My Brother, My Sister, and Me -- a first look at sibling rivalry
My Family's Changing -- a first look at family break-up
My Friends and Me -- a first look at friendship
My New Family -- a first look at adoption
Stop Picking on Me -- a first look at bullying
The Skin I'm In -- a first look at racism