Soda Pop Head
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2011 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Soda Pop Head

By Julia Cook, Allison Valentine (Illustrator)

Part of the National Center for Youth Issues series

A boy learns to control his explosive temper before it erupts.

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32 pages· 1,250 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Lester, known as 'Soda Pop Head,' struggles with a temper that erupts like a fizzing soda. When life feels unfair, his anger boils over, threatening to explode. But with his dad's guidance, Lester discovers techniques to cool down and manage his emotions. Can he learn to control his temper before it causes chaos? This engaging tale offers children practical tools for anger management and stress relief, making it an essential read for both home and classroom settings.

From the publisher

Product Description There goes Lester. Watch him fester. His ears start to fizz. He gets mad as a griz. His face turns red. He’s a Soda Pop Head. You just never know when Lester will blow. His cap will go flying. If it hits you, you’ll be crying, so you’d better stay away from Lester today! His real name is Lester, but everyone calls him “Soda Pop Head.” Most of the time he’s pretty happy, but when things seem to be unfair his ears gets hot, his face turns red and he blows his top! Lester’s dad comes to his rescue by teaching him a few techniques to “loosen the top” and cool down before his fizz takes control. Soda Pop Head will help your child control his/her anger while helping them manage stress. It’s a must for the home or classroom.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,250
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~511L
Themes & topics
Books about tantrumsBooks about familyBooks about angerBooks about schoolBooks about parenting
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
503107
Publication
Published
September 15, 2011
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781931636773

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