I'm Just a Kid

Written by Chandele Morris · Illustrated by Jeric Tan

A child learns to manage overwhelming emotions with a little help from Mom.

4.5 Goodreads · 235 ratings

28 pages· 302 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~600L

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Bookroo's summary

Ben loves puzzles but struggles with big emotions when things go awry. His frustration often leads to outbursts, leaving him and his mom searching for solutions. In 'I'm Just a Kid,' Ben embarks on a journey to understand and manage his feelings. With his mom's guidance, he discovers mindfulness and self-regulation techniques to calm his anger. Will Ben find the balance he needs to enjoy his playtime without the emotional storms? This story is a vital tool for teaching children emotional resilience and anger management, perfect for parents and educators alike.

From the publisher

elf-regulation is having the ability to control your behavior and feelings and to manage your emotions and thoughts.What can Ben do when he gets angry or upset? What does his mom do when Ben does not know how to calm himself down?”Ahhhh, it’s not working!” Have you ever been so frustrated that you just want to scream? Ben is a kid who loves to play, especially with his puzzles, which help him learn and grow. But he often experiences many BIG emotions when things don’t go his way. Like many other kids, he has to learn different ways to help him cope with his anger so he can calm himself down.In I’m Just a Kid, Ben’s big emotions can be overwhelming, but with a little help from Mom, he learns how to engage more mindfully, self-regulate, and develop emotional resilience.This is a must-have book for parents and children. It teaches kids about emotions, anger management, and self-regulation, and it is a wonderful social-emotional tool for parents, counselors, and teachers!

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