Whimsical illustrations and simple, engaging narrative guide readers through different situations Annie faces that cause her to get angry. She becomes frustrated when her dog drawing comes out poorly. Her mother will not allow her to have a cookie before tea. Her little brother is not playing a game correctly. Annie chooses one out of three behaviors for each situation, and the consequences of that choice is explained. A How to Use This Book Section...

"Explores what it means to be sad and angry and provides advice for understanding, letting out, and controlling these feelings."--

Goyer provides biblical insight-- and draws on her own experiences-- to help parents learn to calm their child's anger, as well as their own. By learning to calm angry children-- rather than ignoring or disciplining them-- readers will learn to find hope again. Goyer includes reflection questions and actions steps that will help you defuse an angry home. -- adapted from back cover