Picture books about anger

Anger is a normal and helpful emotion for every human, including children. It helps us express when something feels wrong or unfair and shows others when we’re upset about it. Learning to recognise and manage anger in healthy ways from an early age is an important part of children’s emotional development.

Our thoughtful list of diverse picture books about anger helps children understand this strong emotion: what anger looks and sounds like, what can trigger it, what happens when tempers get out of control, and how to calm down when they do.

Offering relatable stories with memorable characters and expressive illustrations, as well as colourful information books with interactive elements, the titles in this varied list open up gentle conversations about frustration, fairness and self-regulation, helping young readers see that intense emotions like anger, when well-managed, are a normal and healthy part of life.