I Want to Be Mad for a While! -- Barney Saltzberg, Hardcover

Discover an exploration of BIG feelings that is perfect for fans of social-emotional bestsellers When Sophie Gets Angry -- Really, Really Angry and My Mouth Is a Volcano, from the bestselling author of Beautiful Oops , Barney Saltzberg

Sometimes it helps when we talk.

Sometimes there's nothing to say.

I just need a little alone time

to make the mad go away.

Discover a universally relatable story about one little cat who just wants to be MAD... at least for a little while With gentle text and bold, vibrant illustrations, Barney Saltzberg encourages readers to feel what they feel and express their emotions, helping young ones develop key tools for social-emotional literacy. A must-have for any toddler caregiver. This book empowers children on the topic of anger, letting them know that it's okay to feel mad sometimes. Because after you let yourself feel mad... then you can start to feel GLAD

Author: Barney Saltzberg
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: 08/02/2022
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.11h x 8.03w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9781338666540
Audience: Ages 4-8

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/01/2022
School Library Journal 06/17/2022 pg. 1

About the Author

Barney Saltzberg has close to 50 picture books published. His books have won numerous awards, including NAPPA Gold Awards, Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Starred Reviews. Melinda Gates chose Beautiful Oops! as one of the top three books every child should read. Barney is passionate about working with children, parents, teachers, and organizations on the art of making mistakes and finding play and creativity in our everyday lives.