Books About Anger · 121 titles considered

The Best Anger Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about anger? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Horton Halfpott
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Anger

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2016

What Are You Glad About? What Are You Mad About?

By Judith Viorst, Lee White (Illustrator)

Explore childhood's emotional roller-coaster through witty poems.

112 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 184 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

Horton Halfpott

A loosened corset leads to chaos and a missing heirloom. Who's to blame?

216 pages· 29,684 words· Est. 4 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 2,141 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Caleb and Kit

A boy with cystic fibrosis befriends a mysterious girl, challenging his sheltered life.

Bank Street Best Children's Books of the Year (2018)VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers (2017)Cybil Award (2017)Diverse Books Club (2018)
272 pages· 57,771 words· Est. 8 hour read
5.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 553 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2015

Ollie's Odyssey

A boy embarks on a daring quest to rescue his kidnapped toy from a villainous clown king.

304 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,678 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2001

Touching Spirit Bear

By Ben Mikaelsen · Book #1 in the Spirit Bear series

A violent teen faces a life-changing encounter with a mystical bear on a remote island.

241 pages· 56,072 words· Est. 5 hour read
3.9/5 Goodreads · 37,378 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2011

True (. . . Sort Of)

A mysterious newcomer challenges friendships and reveals life-changing truths.

384 pages· 46,342 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
6.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 4,997 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 1972

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

A young boy recounts the events of his terrible day.

32 pages· 741 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
6.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 188,670 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2015

Emma

A young matchmaker stirs emotions in her village.

22 pages
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 316 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2008

The Very Cranky Bear

Can four friends soothe a cranky bear's sleep troubles?

32 pages· 379 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,799 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2020

Way Past Mad

Keya's anger spreads, causing chaos. Can she find a way to make things right?

32 pages
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 150 ratings
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Anger Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about anger for the youngest readers and listeners.

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Ages 1–4 · 2002

Teach young children that hands are for helping, not hurting.

Hands Are Not for Hitting
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Hands Are Not for Hitting

Ages 1–4 · 2002

Discover the power of kind hands and loving actions.

A Is for Angry

Ages 2–6 · 1987

Discover the alphabet with quirky animals and lively adjectives.

Mad, Mad, MAD

Ages 2–4 · 2020

Baby's tantrum spirals. Can new tricks bring back the happy?

Mean Soup

Ages 0–3 · 1992

A bad day leaves Horace feeling mean, but his mother has a surprising remedy.

No Hitting!
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No Hitting!

Ages 2–5 · 2004

Discover playful ways to channel toddler energy with humor and fun.

Make a Wish, Midas!
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Make a Wish, Midas!

Ages 1–3 · 2015

Midas learns that too much yellow can turn his world upside down.

Little Thor Gets Mad

Ages 0–4 · 2019

A young hero faces a choice: unleash his power or control his anger.

Happy Hippo, Angry Duck
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Happy Hippo, Angry Duck

Ages 1–5 · 2011

Explore moods with playful animal emotions and discover how you feel today.

I Am
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I Am

Ages 0–3 · 2019

Discover emotions and find words to express them.

I'm Feeling Mad
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I'm Feeling Mad

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Discover how Daniel Tiger manages his anger with a simple technique.

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Anger Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about anger for preschool and elementary-age readers.

When Charlie McButton Lost Power

Ages 4–8 · 2005

A power outage forces a tech-obsessed boy to choose between his games and his sister's happiness.

Les & Ronnie Step Out

Ages 5–8 · 2017

Two mismatched feet must learn to step in sync despite their differences.

Land Shark

Ages 5–6 · 2015

A boy tries to convince his parents to get him a shark for his birthday.

Goldi Rocks and the Three Bears

Ages 5–8 · 2014

The Bears need a singer. Is the mysterious girl the perfect fit?

The Stompysaurus

Ages 4–6 · 2024

A dinosaur's day spirals into chaos. Can he find calm amid the storm?

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Like Lava In My Veins

Ages 5–8 · 2023

A boy struggles to control fiery powers at a new school, facing challenges and finding unexpected allies.

Soda Pop Head

Ages 5–9 · 2011

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

Clovis Keeps His Cool

Ages 4–8 · 2021

A former athlete faces old rivals in a china shop, testing his newfound calm.

Angry Ninja
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Angry Ninja

Ages 4–11 · 2019

A ninja learns to control explosive emotions with a simple strategy.

Angry Octopus
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Angry Octopus

Ages 5–10 · 2008

An octopus learns to calm anger through relaxation techniques.

Good Knight, Bad Knight

Ages 4–8 · 2016

A struggling knight faces a surprising challenge when his perfect cousin arrives.

Fergal and the Bad Temper

Ages 3–6 · 2019

A young dragon struggles to control his fiery temper before it causes chaos.

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Anger Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about anger for developing and independent readers.

The Exploding Life of Scarlett Fife

Ages 7–9 · 2021

Scarlett's emotions cause chaos, risking her dream trip. Can she control them before disaster strikes?

The Unusual Suspects

Ages 9–12 · 2005

A teacher's death reveals a monster mystery at a fairy-tale school.

Aristóteles y Dante descubren los secretos del universo

Ages 13–17 · 2012

Two teens form an unlikely friendship, uncovering life's secrets and their own identities.

The Honest Truth

Ages 8–12 · 2015

A boy and his dog embark on a daring journey to conquer a mountain, defying illness and fate.

How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger

Ages 8–13 · 2002

Discover healthy ways to manage and express anger effectively.

Anger Is a Gift
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Anger Is a Gift

Ages 14–18 · 2018

A teen must decide if anger can be a force for change amidst chaos and tragedy.

Lila and Hadley

Ages 8–12 · 2020

A girl and a dog must overcome their struggles to find hope and a home.

The Summer of May

Ages 9–13 · 2011

Caught in trouble, May must choose between expulsion or summer school with a teacher hiding secrets.

Breathing Underwater

Ages 14–18 · 2001

A teen battles inner demons to escape his father's abusive legacy.

Tiger Eyes

Ages 12–18 · 1981

A girl grapples with loss and finds solace in an unexpected friendship.

Far from Fair

Ages 10–12 · 2016

A road trip reveals unexpected truths and challenges fairness in life.

Soccer Struggle

Ages 9–12 · 2019

A soccer player's temper threatens her future on the team.

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