Zach Gets Frustrated
Zach Gets Frustrated

Author: William Mulcahy

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2012-04-02

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1575426692

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Zach and his family go to the beach, but Zach is having a lousy day. First, he dropped his toothbrush in the toilet. Then his best friend went to someone else’s birthday party instead of joining him. But most frustrating of all, he can’t get his kite to fly! Zach kicks sand, yells angry words, and asks his dad if they can just go home. Instead, his dad teaches him a simple, three-step approach to dealing with frustration so he can find a way to enjoy himself even when things aren’t going his way: Name it (why are you frustrated?) Tame it (self-regulation exercises such as deep breathing or visualization) Reframe it (change your thoughts to change your feelings). Zach Gets Frustrated teaches children social skills they will easily understand and remember when dealing with frustration. The three-point strategy is presented as the three corners of a triangle and is illustrated using the corners of Zach’s kite. Zach Rules Series Zach struggles with social issues like getting along, handling frustrations, making mistakes, and other everyday problems typical of young kids. Each book in the Zach Rules series presents a single, simple storyline involving one such problem. As each story develops, Zach and readers learn straightforward tools for coping with their struggles and building stronger relationships now and in the future.

Zach Hangs In There
Zach Hangs In There

Author: William Mulcahy

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2017-06-29

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1631981633

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Picture book that teaches kids how to persevere when things get difficult through positive self-talk. Zach has set a goal for himself—to get across the tricky trapeze rings on the playground. Every time he tries, he falls off before making it to the end. But with encouragement from his best friend Sonya and positive self-talk, Zach uses a four-step approach to persevere to the end: Start with a goal Make a plan Make a new plan if needed Keep trying to the end Zach feels so great about his success that he writes down the steps he used so he can repeat them next time he faces a tough challenge. A short note is included to help teachers, parents, counselors, and other adults reinforce the book’s messages and help kids practice positive self-talk and develop a growth mindset as they learn how to persevere. Zach Rules Series Zach struggles with social issues like getting along, handling frustrations, making mistakes, and other everyday problems typical of young kids. Each book in the Zach Rules series presents a single, simple storyline involving one such problem. As each story develops, Zach and readers learn straightforward tools for coping with their struggles and building stronger relationships now and in the future.

Zach Makes Mistakes
Zach Makes Mistakes

Author: William Mulcahy

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2017-02-10

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1631981110

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For Zach, a class field trip to the museum is about more than cool exhibits—it’s about learning from mistakes and dealing with feeling embarrassed. First he forgets to wear his field trip shirt, then he forgets the rule about not touching displays. His teacher helps him see that everyone makes mistakes—and how to use them to grow and develop a growth mindset. Using an easy-to-remember tool, the Key to Mistakes, she shows Zach and readers a simple three-step process: Detect (find the reason for the mistake) Correct (fix the mistake if you can) Reflect (think back about your mistake to find what you can learn from it) A short note is included to help teachers, parents, counselors, and other adults reinforce the book’s messages and practice the Key to Mistakes when kids are feeling embarrassed. Zach Rules Series Zach struggles with social issues like getting along, handling frustrations, making mistakes, and other everyday problems typical of young kids. Each book in the Zach Rules series presents a single, simple storyline involving one such problem. As each story develops, Zach and readers learn straightforward tools for coping with their struggles and building stronger relationships now and in the fu(more...)

Zach Apologizes
Zach Apologizes

Author: William Mulcahy

Publisher: Zach Rules

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781575423890

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When Zach shoves his little brother to the floor, he knows he did something wrong. Even so, it's hard to apologize--especially when Alex kind of deserved it Like any seven-year-old, Zach tries to ignore the problem, but finally, with his mom's help, he learns the four steps to apologizing: 1) say what you did; 2) say how it made the other person feel; 3) say what you could have done instead; 4) make it up to the person. The apology strategy is presented as the "four-square" apology, which is illustrated as a square divided into four quarters with a prompt in each. Easy to understand and easy to remember. Zach Rules Series Zach struggles with social issues like getting along, handling frustrations, making mistakes, and other everyday problems typical of young kids. Each book in the Zach Rules series presents a single, simple storyline involving one such problem. As each story develops, Zach and readers learn straightforward tools for coping with their struggles and building stronger relationships now and in the future.

Percy Gets Upset
Percy Gets Upset

Author: Stuart J. Murphy

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Published: 2011-02-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 160734274X

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Mommy and Daddy help their son calm down and feel better when situations during the day make him angry.

Angry
Angry

Author: Collins

Publisher: Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1683422147

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Do you ever feel angry? Find out why Iza is angry and how she deals with her feelings. This title focuses on making predictions and retelling.

Nina in That Makes Me Mad!
Nina in That Makes Me Mad!

Author: Hilary Knight

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Published: 2011-09-27

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1935179101

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Lots of little, everyday frustrations make Nina mad, and she is very good at expressing her feelings.

Cool Down and Work Through Anger
Cool Down and Work Through Anger

Author: Cheri J. Meiners

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2010-05-01

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 1575425475

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Everyone gets angry, so it’s never too early for children to learn to recognize feelings of anger, express them, and build skills for coping with anger in helpful, appropriate ways. Children learn that it is okay to feel angry—but not okay to hurt anyone with actions or words. They discover concrete skills for working through anger: self-calming, thinking, getting help from a trusted person, talking and listening, apologizing, being patient, and viewing others positively. Reassuring and supportive, the book helps preschool and primary-age children see that when they cool down and work through anger, they can feel peaceful again.

A Box of Butterflies
A Box of Butterflies

Author: Jo Rooks

Publisher: American Psychological Association

Published: 2021-08-24

Total Pages: 17

ISBN-13: 1433839555

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"I love that story," said Ruby. "Did you love it too?" "Robot is just a machine. Robot cannot feel love." Robot paused for a moment and said, " What does love feel like?" When Ruby asks Robot if he loved the story as much as she did, he tells her that he doesn’t know what love is. If it’s not something he can see, then what could it be? Ruby describes emotions to her Robot. She teaches him what each feels like (“love feels like a box of butterflies!”) and when she feels them (“I sometimes feel that way when I’m told no more TV!”). With colorful metaphors and vibrant imagery, A Box of Butterflies takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery and emotional reflection, identifying not just love, but jealousy, anger, worry, and a host of other emotions. Included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers by Elizabeth McCallum, PhD, that further explores the importance of learning about emotions.

Here and There
Here and There

Author: Tamara Ellis Smith

Publisher: Barefoot Books

Published: 2019-03-31

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1782857583

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A young boy, Ivan, experiences the early stages of his parents’ separation and finds hope in the beauty and music of nature. This tale of personal growth will provide a much-needed mirror for children in times of change -- and an important reminder for all that there’s beauty everywhere you look.