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Reviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers' Favorite
Impulsiveness is common in young children, so they need to learn the consequences of their behavior. A lack of self-control can make it harder for them to socialize or adapt to new situations. Guy Miron shares a clear example in The Angry Bear, where a boy named Jack goes to play at his friend Theo's house. When Jack sees Theo playing with a dinosaur toy, he gets angry to the point of feeling as furious as a bear. He takes the dinosaur from his best friend and leaves. At first, Jack is happy with the dinosaur until he understands how sad and lonely his best friend must feel. Theo looks at how to fix the situation. He prioritizes their friendship, and later when he talks about his day, he explains how a child can calm down.
The Angry Bear is the perfect story to teach by example, so this will be a valuable tool for parents and teachers. Guy Miron uses an everyday situation that many children experience and highlights the importance of sharing. He also discusses forgiveness, stressing that friendship is the most important thing. The story has short sentences that are easy to read for little ones to practice their reading. The images are colorful and illustrate the characters' expressions perfectly. The atmosphere is charming because it shows children using their imagination as well as playing with toys. Theo outlines various methods of staying calm during a stressful situation in a way that anyone can follow. This is a good choice for teaching children how to control their emotions and express themselves appropriately.
