Recommended for: This is a really lovely story about a boy and his grandfather that presents anger as a child’s friend who needs to be taken care of (danced with, relaxed with), rather than an enemy who needs to be controlled or conquered. For therapists, this book’s approach aligns well with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) .

Evidence-Based Practices: Mindfulness, Diaphragmatic Breathing

Recommended for: This sequel to Anh’s Anger tells the story of how Anh copes with an incident of rejection by his friends at recess. The story teaches the skill of a walking meditation (i.e., walking slowly, breathing in with one step and out on the next, while counting each step) as a way to soothe one’s anger. It’s a great tool for children to have in their “emotion regulation toolkit” because it doesn’t require any special equipment. A child can use this skill on a walk to the bathroom, to a drinking fountain, or around a backyard–anywhere that they can take a couple dozen steps.

Evidence-Based Practices: Diaphragmatic Breathing, Mindfulness