"If you are in a bad mood, dance." - Tony, owner of the Big Baboon Cafe and Disco

We've all boiled and fumed and raged and screeched and roared and stamped and thumped. We've all had mean words spray out of our mouths. Welcome to planet human!

Join Ordinary Jo and friends, who are here to guide you through the strange and curious world of anger. As you read this book, you will discover how dropping an accidental fart can be a bit like dropping a hot, angry temper, how to defend against an Attack of the Angries, and how screaming 'BUMHOLES' can actually relieve pain!

Full of brilliant advice - including a chapter on terrible advice you should take no notice of - this book shows why anger is nothing to be ashamed of, and is a part of being human.

A funny, thoughtful guide for children looking to get all the information they need on the strange and curious feeling of anger.

About the Author
Sally Donovan OBE is an award-winning writer and adoptive parent honoured for her work in the adoption field. She became a writer with Jessica Kingsley Publishers after long diversions into aerospace and horticulture. Sally was business columnist of the year in 2013/14 as judged by The British Society of Magazine Editors and the Professional Publishers Association for work with the magazine Community Care. In 2017, she was awarded an OBE. Sally is a reader, a gardener, a walker, and a committed tea drinker. She also loves music, comedy, and people being nice to each other. She is a passionate voice within the UK adoption community, and Tweets at @sallydwrites.

Reviews
There are 'Some People' who are behind with the science and believe 'Wrong Things' about anger. Sally Donovan is different. She shares True Facts about big feelings and is helping children to understand and manage their emotions one book at a time. -- Jeanine Connor, psychodynamic psychotherapist in private practice and author of 'You're Not My F*cking Mother' and other things Gen Z say in therapy (PCCS, 2024)
The Strange and Curious Guide to Anger combines a relatable story with practical information to help 8-12 year olds understand anger. Donovan's respectful and normalising approach encourages a curiosity around anger and is likely to facilitate helpful discussion between children and their grown ups. -- Fiona Zandt, author of the Creative Ways to Help Children series
Approaches the challenging subject of anger in a funny, thoughtful and irreverent way. It's perfect for children (and adults!) to learn how anger affects us, what happens when we get angry and what we can do about it. -- Fostertalk Magazine



Book Information
ISBN 9781839976889
Author Sally Donovan
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 135g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 136mm * 12mm