Benny Controls His Anger: Anger Management for Kids and Parents

Book description

This book describes Benny, the lion cub’s journey towards controlling his anger while thoroughly outlining the strategies his parents utilized to help him.

Benny’s journey was not easy, and along the way, he had to overcome one challenge after another. The result was a dramatic change in his ability to defeat his anger.

Today Benny can easily identify a developing anger outburst and stop it in advance; he can control himself even during an argument with friends or parents. His social life is much improved.

Recommendation

Dr. Yael Krupnik, Clinical Psychologist

This book addresses anger issues in young children.

Through the story and character of Benny, and with clear principles and helpful direction for the adults, good coping skills are fostered to enable helpful responses to the anger.

It is a user friendly book, with lovely illustrations! As a parent and psychologist, I recommend this book whole heartedly.

Who is this book for?

Small frustrations quickly turn into shouting, hitting, or throwing things
Arguments with friends, siblings, or parents often end in an outburst
Your child feels bad after exploding but cannot stop in the moment
You want a calm, consistent way to respond when anger builds

What’s inside

The story of Benny, a lion cub, and his journey toward controlling his anger
A clear outline of the strategies Benny's parents used to help him
A child learning to notice an anger outburst as it develops and stop it in advance
An ending in which Benny keeps control even during arguments with friends or parents, and his social life improves

How to use this book

Read the book together at a calm time, not during or right after an outburst. Talk about what makes Benny angry and how he notices anger building, and ask your child what that feels like for them. Follow the strategies Benny's parents use step by step, and notice out loud every time your child manages to stop early.

Book details

Authors: Dr. Jonathan Kushnir, Ram Kushnir
Illustrator: Vidya Lalgudi Jaishankar
Pages: 56
Published: February 2022
Language: English

Frequently asked questions

What age is Benny Controls His Anger for?

A reading age is not stated for this book. It is written as a picture book for young children to read together with a parent, with direction for the adults as well.

Is it normal for young children to have angry outbursts?

Yes. Outbursts are common in young children who are still learning to manage strong feelings. They deserve more attention when they are frequent, intense, hurt other people, or disrupt home, school, or friendships.

How can I help my child calm down when they get angry?

Stay calm yourself, and help your child learn to notice the early signs that anger is building. Calming skills are best practiced when the child is calm, not at the peak of an outburst. Consistent, predictable responses from parents make a real difference for many children.

When a book is not enough

If angry outbursts continue for weeks, are getting more intense, lead to someone getting hurt, or disrupt school and family life, it is worth consulting a child psychologist or your pediatrician. Read more about Dr. Kushnir and his online clinics.