When Miles Got Mad

by Sam Kurtzman-Counter, Abbie Schiller

Overview

When his little brother breaks his favorite toy, MILES GETS MAD. As his anger swells, he suddenly catches sight of himself in the mirror - but instead of his own reflection, a furry red monster with big round eyes and funny teeth stares back at him. By encouraging Miles to use his words to express his anger, the Mad Monster helps Miles move through this big emotion to calm himself. Through this fun story and adorable illustrations, this insightful and entertaining children's book offers much-needed comfort to young children as they struggle to regulate their emotions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780615699653
Publisher:	The Mother Company
Publication date:	04/11/2013
Pages:	30
Sales rank:	210,199
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	3 - 8 Years

About the Author

SAMANTHA KURTZMAN-COUNTER is a children's book author, children's show producer and director, and partners with Abbie in The Mother Company. Samantha adapts all the books from the shows to ensure they are exceptional books as stand-alone properties. She gets most of her notes from her son, Jack.

ABBIE SCHILLER is a children's book author, children's show creator and producer, and founder of The Mother Company. She and Samantha collaborate with renowned parenting experts and educators to ensure all The Mother Company books and shows are age-appropriate and educational. Then she tests them at home with two children and their friends.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Small book, big message. A great way to teach young kids how to identify and manage their anger." -Dr. Cara Natterson, MD., Pediatrician & Author of The Care and Keeping of You

Editorial Reviews

"When Miles Got Mad" is a strong and much recommended addition to any youth's children picturebook collection." -Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch

"Anger can be an overwhelming feeling for young children. When Miles Got Mad gives young kids the essential tools they need to work through this big emotion." -Dr. Michelle Borba, author and parenting contributor for The Today Show

From the Publisher

"Anger can be an overwhelming feeling for young children. When Miles Got Mad gives young kids the essential tools they need to work through this big emotion."
- Dr. Michelle Borba, Author & Parenting Contributor for the Today Show

Dr.Michelle Borba

PreS-Gr 2—While playing together, little brother Max grabs Miles's model airplane and accidentally breaks it. Enraged, the older boy yells and scares Max, who flees to Mom. Miles finds that his reflection in the mirror has changed into a furry red monster that advises him to talk through his anger, and he does, until it dissipates. This book is based on a screenplay for "Ruby's Studio: The Feelings Show," a DVD/download series aimed at helping preschoolers learn social-emotional skills. Its purpose is bibliotherapeutic, and it achieves its goal without condescension by describing Miles's emotional and physical states in a matter-of-fact way. When Miles gets mad, "His cheeks got BURNING HOT. His chest felt tight. His hands CURLED INTO FISTS." His chat with the monster in the mirror lets readers listen in on the internal dialogue between his emotional side and his rational side; that Miles calms himself down without adult intervention is empowering. Simple color cartoon illustrations are set against a backdrop of sepia photographic settings, which is visually interesting without being distracting, and emphasizes the connection between the story and real life. A note for adults explains the importance of children verbalizing their feelings and provides information about the mission of The Mother Company and Ruby's Studio. A solid choice for caregivers to share with children when discussing handling strong emotions.—Heidi Estrin, Congregation B'nai Israel, Boca Raton, FL

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