As a mom of two fiery little ones, I’ve seen meltdowns over everything from mismatched socks to missing cookie sprinkles. So when I read Bella and Bird Explore Anger, it hit close to home. The story follows Henry, a little boy boiling over with frustration, and Bella and Bird, who gently guide him through what anger feels like and how to handle it. I didn’t expect a talking bird to win me over, but Bird’s silly lines had me laughing while still driving the message home.

What I liked most was how the book broke down anger into bite-sized, simple ideas. Just real feelings and helpful ways to deal with them. Box breathing and cool-down counting are now go-tos in our house now. My youngest actually paused mid-tantrum to count backward the other day. It wasn’t perfect, but it was progress. That kind of gentle teaching, wrapped in a sweet story, makes this book special.

The writing is clear, friendly, and easy for kids to understand. There’s a natural rhythm to the dialogue that kept my kids listening. I appreciated that anger wasn’t shown as bad, it was just something you feel, and something you can learn to handle. That’s a powerful lesson, especially for little ones who haven’t figured out their big feelings yet.

Visually, it’s lovely. The illustrations feel warm and cozy, and Bella the horse has this calm presence. If you’ve got a kid who feels things deeply, this book is a keeper. It won’t fix every outburst, but it gives you both a place to start.

Pages: 32 | ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FG5MSTNB