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Books about feelings for a 5yo boy?

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Paulacarl · 05/03/2015 21:21

Our older little boy is in Reception and is struggling with his social skills and emotions. He's getting, in his teacher's words, emotionally quite "stuck" over small issues / disagreements in the classroom. At home he's quite easily thrown by small things not going his way. He gets very angry and upset and is not easy to approach or comfort.

Does anyone have any recommendations please for books that will give us a way in to exploring anger, sadness, getting on with your friends? I'd like to help him find some words to talk about what he's feeling, as well as some strategies for coping with those feelings.

Thanks

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FinnJuhl · 06/03/2015 19:35

I enjoyed reading 'The Three Grumpies' by Tamra Wight with my DS when he was going through a similar stage in Reception.

The main character has a day where everything goes wrong, and while I can't remember exactly what happens, it seemed to help him lighten up and not get so cross when things don't go your way.

starkadder · 06/03/2015 19:37

You've Got Dragons is quite good. www.amazon.co.uk/Youve-Got-Dragons-Kathryn-Cave/dp/156145284X. It's quite subtle...you might have to explain the metaphor.

starkadder · 06/03/2015 19:38

www.amazon.co.uk/Youve-Got-Dragons-Kathryn-Cave/dp/156145284X link again!

fizzyvimto · 07/03/2015 20:01

We have The Great Big Book of Feelings, which is a good springboard for discussion.

www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Big-Book-Feelings/dp/1847802818/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1425758354&sr=1-1&keywords=big+book+of+feelings#customerReviews

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Zipitydooda · 07/03/2015 22:17

This is a lovely book, very simple and short but really had an effect on my DS
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1433807963?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

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