Book Review
A short overview of this book
When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang is a well-known children’s book that explains that people do lots of different things when they get angry.
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Ideal Age
Ideal for children aged 4 to 8 years.
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✅ Buy a copy of When Sophie Gets Angry-Really, Really Angry by Molly Bang from Amazon.
Video Transcription
A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener
Hey there! I’m Cath Hak, and welcome to Sex Ed Rescue. This is my YouTube channel where I review awesome books that help parents with sex education. You can also find tons of resources on my website to help you start those important conversations with your kids. Today, let’s talk about When Sophie Gets Angry, Really Angry by Molly Bang.
This book is a total classic! It’s been around for about 20 years and is still a top-seller. Why are books like this important? Well, feelings are a crucial part of sex education. They also play a role in teaching kids about protective behaviors and keeping them safe from sexual abuse.
When kids can understand and manage their feelings, they become empowered. They can recognize when something doesn’t feel right and take action to protect themselves. And if something does happen and they feel angry about it, a book like this can help them learn how to handle those emotions. Trust me, I know how valuable these books can be. My own son went through a lot of anger when he was little, and reading books like this helped him recognize and manage those feelings.
Now, let’s dive into the story. Sophie is busy playing when her sister grabs her toy gorilla. Sophie gets upset and angry, and boy, does she show it! The illustrations in this book are amazing, with shadows that make anger look like a scary monster. Sophie’s anger builds up like a volcano about to erupt, and she runs and runs until she can’t run anymore. Eventually, she calms down and comes back home, where everything is back to normal.
This book shows that it’s okay to feel anger, but it’s important to learn how to manage it. Sophie’s story is a great example of how a child can handle their anger and move on with life. It’s a sweet little book with a timeless charm that many people still love. You’ll probably find it in most libraries because it’s a classic.
I hope this review was helpful to you. Remember, it’s all about helping our kids understand and navigate their emotions. And books like When Sophie Gets Angry, Really Angry can be a fantastic tool to achieve that.
