When I Feel Frustrated: Children's Book About Anger & Frustration Management, Children Books Ages 3 - 5, Kids, Preschool Books (Self-Regulation Skills)

Sadly this book did not live up to my expectations or match the reviews. It was very wordy, there were grammatical errors and awkward rhymes. Over all, it did not deliver a message of how to work through a child's frustrations. Instead the book gives examples of parents making or doing things for the child to avoid frustrations rather then dealing or working through them. Thankfully, I read it first and decided on returning it prior to even reading it WITH my child. I cannot and won't speak on all of the author's work, however I would definitely pass on this one.

1) Josh can't get on his coat and demands his mother help him. She holds the coat. He puts his arms in the sleeves. How does he learn to cope with frustrations? Make demands? Uh, no. Yes, Mom should help, but this isn't a coping skill.2) Big sister races Josh. Shock of all times: she's bigger, wins the race, claims the prize, and Josh throws a hissy fit. Dad explains he'll be bigger one day. Just keep trying in the meantime. Seriously! Perfect little Joshie forgets about being frustrated! Awwwww, come on! This is supposed to be a book to help kids learn coping skills. If we wanted fantasy, we could have read Jack & the Beanstalk. Where are the coping skills?3) Play hide and seek. No frustration or need to cope. I can only assume Josh won....4) Josh loves the rock climbing wall. Never made it to the top, but today he is determined. Don't look up to see how much is left to go: just keep climbing. Coping skills?Good luck finding any ways to teach any child how to handle frustration. However, if you're looking for something short with colorful illustrations, this is good. Sometimes Gordon has great advice, and sometimes he doesn't even address the topic of the book. Hit or miss, and this time it is a miss.

This book does a good job of showing kids that it is okay to get frustrated. The most important thing is how you deal with the frustration. My daughter enjoyed this book and liked seeing the little boy succeed in the end. As a parent I would have liked to see more tips on how to internally or self help with frustration instead of mom or dad stepping in to save the day. Otherwise it is a great book and good to show your little ones that we all get frustrated sometimes.

This is another, in my opinion, it should be an award winning story by Michael Gordon. He takes hard emotions the small ones have to deal with daily and shows them how to deal. I have a secret. He also shows parents how to deal, also. That's our little secret, but spread the word near and far. These solutions are worth it. Josh couldn't find the arms in his jacker. He yelled at his mom to come help him. She told him he could and held up the jacket for him. I'll leave it for you to find out how he did. He was racing with his older sister for a trophy. How do you think he did? You get the fun of listening/reading to find out all the ways he worked on his frustration. Happy Journey!!!

I liked that the author gave kids 3 ways to deal with frustration. Sometimes we need help from others (putting arms through jacket sleeves), sometimes we accept and understand we can't achieve something yet because we just haven't gotten to that stage yet (character lost a race to an older sibling who runs faster because they are older), and sometimes we just need to focus on what's in front of us at the moment and not focus on the possible or impossible finish line and we will see we do just fine (character climbs rock wall and focuses on the rock hand holds immediately in front of him versus the top). I wish that the character asked for help rather than being automatically given help by his mother to put his arms in his jacket. I feel teaching children to ask for help is empowering for them, giving them a sense of community and order in a chaotic world. This story flows well and is easy to read.

Once again, it's a wonderful book by Mr. Gordon that seeks to help children deal with their emotions. Frustration, in particular, is very prevalent in young children, so this is right on time.I felt that the rhymes were wonderful, easy to understand, and got the point across. As usual, the pictures added another level of interest, and I'm sure children will love coloring the pages that come at the end. The message itself was obvious but without being right "in your face" or too preachy, and I'm sure it will give parents and children much to talk about.

When I Feel Frustrated: (Children's Book About Anger & Frustration Management, Children Books Ages 3 5, Kids Books) (Self-Regulation Skills 6) by Michael GordonColorful children's book that rhymes. Very hard to read print and no tap to enlarge.Josh becomes so frustrated when he is not able to win at games.His parents try to explain that he won't always be small and too young and the important thing is to try.Coloring pages are available. . About the author is included at the end.Other works by the author are highlighted. Free ebook gift is included.

This is the first book I've read my Michael Gordon, but it certainly won't be the last. I loved the narrative voice. It's very reassuring, which is necessary with picture books and getting messages across to children, who, for the most part, have a short attention span, so you have to do well to maintain their interest, which I think this book will have no trouble doing.From the wonderful illustrations down to the message of the story, kids and parents alike will love this story. What I enjoyed most was that it wasn't condescending or belittling. Getting frustrated is inevitable, so there's no point of trying to prevent it, instead, learn how to control your emotions and how to better utilise your time and energy to identify the problem and find a solution. Great message. I think a lot of people can learn from this book, so I would recommend it to everyone. It certainly put a smile on my face. A jolly good read indeed.

I got this for my little boy who is lashing out when he gets angry at school. This wasn’t what I was after it’s not brilliantly written. We returned it

Great teaching book

It's a about a child becoming frustrated over things that a lot of young kids get frustrated about, but instead of there being any validation or coping mechanisms/alternatives , it just gives examples of parents doing things differently for them.Ex. Kid can't get jacket on, mom steps inKid is upset that his sister won at a game , dad invites Kid to play a game he could play better at.Very wordy, and forced rhymes.

Michael Gordon's books are helpful for guiding kids along regarding their feelings and how to express them. Once again - could do without that page requesting reviews. I would normally review all books I buy, but this is my last review for M. Gordon's books as I dislike that page intensely. Happy with my purchase otherwise - grandson enjoys these books.

My daughter really struggles with getting frustrated quite easily. While reading this book there seemed to be a few moments where things ‘clicked.’