I Was So Mad
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1983 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

I Was So Mad

By Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter series

A child navigates a day filled with grumpiness and stubbornness.

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24 pages· 235 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Little Critter is having a grumpy day, from the slide to the sandbox. As he navigates his emotions, children and parents will find humor and heart in his journey. Can he find a way to dissolve his anger and learn about his feelings?

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A child tries a variety of ways to dissolve anger.

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Words
235
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD430L
Themes & topics
Books about angerBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about social themesBooks about familiesBooks about independence
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.6
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
10525
Publication
Published
November 1, 2000
First published
January 1, 1983
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780307119391

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