Books About Tantrums · 54 titles considered

The Best Tantrums Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about tantrums? 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.

The Rabbit Listened
Calm-Down Time
Feet Are Not for Kicking / Los Pies No Son Para Patear
Feet Are Not for Kicking
The Shortlist

Our 10 Favorite Books About Tantrums

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018

The Rabbit Listened

By Cori Doerffeld (Author/Illustrator), Cori Doerrfeld (Author/Illustrator)

A child tries to build something but it doesn't go as planned.

32 pages· 275 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.6/5 Goodreads · 9,621 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–3 · 2010

Calm-Down Time

Discover tools to help toddlers manage meltdowns and find calm.

24 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 501 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 2011

Soda Pop Head

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

32 pages· 1,250 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 178 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2019

Barbara Throws a Wobbler

A sock and a pea trigger Barbara's uncontrollable tantrum. Can she calm the storm?

32 pages
4.3/5 Goodreads · 236 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2015

Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps

A grumpy panda's bad day spirals when he pushes friends away. Can he turn it around?

30 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 391 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2004

Feet Are Not for Kicking / Los Pies No Son Para Patear

Teach toddlers to use feet for fun, not harm.

24 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 470 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2004

Feet Are Not for Kicking

Discover the fun of feet without the kicks.

24 pages
4.1/5 Goodreads · 470 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019

Fergal and the Bad Temper

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

32 pages· 329 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 731 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2014

Little Monkey Calms Down

A meltdown leads to a journey of self-soothing and discovery.

22 pages· 67 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,646 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2013

School Play

A girl transforms a minor role in a school play into an unforgettable performance.

80 pages· 1,705 words· Est. 29 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 134 ratings
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Tantrums Picture Books

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

Hands Are Not for Hitting

Ages 4–7 · 2000

Discover the power of hands for kindness, not harm.

The Most Magnificent Thing
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The Most Magnificent Thing

Ages 3–7 · 2014

A girl attempts to create the most magnificent thing with the help of her best friend.

Llama Llama Mad at Mama

Ages 2–5 · 2007

A young llama goes shopping with his mother on a Saturday morning, leading to a series of tantrums and mishaps.

How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad?

Ages 3–5 · 2013

What happens when little dinosaurs get mad? Discover how they learn to calm down.

Dragon Was Terrible

Ages 4–7 · 2016

A terrible dragon wreaks havoc; can an unlikely hero tame him?

Tough Guys Have Feelings Too

Ages 3–5 · 2015

Even superheroes and ninjas feel sad. Discover emotions in a fun, illustrated journey.

My No, No, No Day!

Ages 2–5 · 2012

A toddler's day spirals into chaos, but bedtime brings hope.

The Berenstain Bears Get the Screamies

Ages 4–8 · 1998

Cubs' tantrum at the mall meets Mama's unexpected solution.

Sam's Pet Temper

Ages 3–7 · 2014

A boy's anger takes form, causing chaos. Can he tame it?

Sugar Cookies
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Sugar Cookies

Ages 4–8 · 2009

Discover the sweet language of love through heartwarming cookie-inspired lessons.

Sometimes I Am Furious

Ages 3–5 · 2023

A toddler navigates life's unfair moments with humor and heart.

No Fits, Nilson!

Ages 3–5 · 2013

A girl must manage her friend's epic tantrums while learning to control her own.

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