The Emotelings · Book 1
Help a child you love put their anger into words.
Read Aiden Gets Angry together to talk about what anger feels like and try simple ways to calm down.
Hardcover picture book · Ages 3–8
From Kids4Equity, creators of the Emotelings: books, games and activities that help children explore feelings and practice life skills.
Featured at the 2023 AASL National Conference
Included in IBPA’s Summer 2024 catalog
One feeling at a time
A little introduction to the Emotelings.
A growing world of characters, stories and discoveries. Start with Aiden, then explore more ways to talk, play and grow together.
Meet the EmotelingsLook inside the story
Read together and help your child:
Notice what anger feels like
Give the feeling a name
Try a calm-down tool
Explore Aiden’s colorful world and start a conversation about big feelings.
What parents and teachers say
“My baby is obsessed with this book already! … Great lesson on emotional regulation that I can revisit for years to come.”
— Joslyn A.
“The message is presented in a way kids can truly understand. I love how it encourages empathy and emotional awareness both at home and in a classroom.”
— Felicia R.
Excerpts from customer reviews of Aiden Gets Angry.
Shop the Emotelings collection
Choose the hardcover, the complete bundle, or Aiden’s Anger Activities, an instant PDF download.
Inside the $53.99 bundle: hardcover storybook, Aiden’s Anger Workbook, two weeks of affirmation and activity cards, a bookmark, and an exclusive sticker sheet.
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Help a child you love put their anger into words.
When a child is upset, it can be hard to know where to start. Read Aiden Gets Angry together to talk about what anger feels like and explore simple things to try when they need to calm down.
Hardcover picture book · Ages 3–8
Read together and talk about:
What anger feels like in the body
Why feeling angry is normal
Things to try, including slow breathing, music, talking to a friend and taking a walk
Share it at home, read it with your class, or give it to a child you love.
What’s included? One 36-page hardcover picture book in English. Activities are sold separately.
Orders ship within two business days. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
Want something to do after you read? Add Aiden’s Anger Activities for $3.99, a seven-page PDF with coloring pages, creative activities and affirmations. Or explore the complete bundle for $53.99.
Help children build emotional confidence with our complete Aiden Gets Angry bundle. This bundle pairs the storybook with engaging activities and keepsakes that encourage conversations about feelings long after the story ends.
Includes:
Aiden Gets Angry hardcover storybook
Aiden's Anger Workbook
2 Weeks of Affirmation & Activity Cards
Aiden Gets Angry bookmark
Exclusive Aiden sticker sheet
Perfect for families, classrooms, counselors, and anyone helping children ages 4–8 develop self-awareness, emotional vocabulary, and healthy ways to manage big feelings. Aiden Gets Angry introduces children to recognizing and understanding anger through relatable storytelling and engaging illustrations.
Aiden’s Anger Activities is a seven-page digital PDF mini workbook that pairs with Aiden Gets Angry.
Includes fun activities, creative exercises, coloring pages, and positive affirmations to help adults and children start conversations about anger and big feelings.
Digital download only. No physical workbook will be shipped.
Free: play Aiden’s escape game
A playful escape game where kids help Aiden calm down by exploring simple strategies through puzzles and play.
Prefer paper and crayons? Explore Activity Corner for free coloring pages, a feelings check-in and games to try together.
Beyond the bookshelf
More ways to learn with Kids4Equity.
Play.
Explore Aiden’s escape game on iPhone, Android and the web.
Teach.
Bring Aiden’s story into your classroom or counseling group, with activities to keep the conversation going.
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About Kids4Equity
Made by an educator,
for kids.
Kids4Equity brings education, psychology, technology, and entertainment together to help children explore emotions and build life skills. Our stories and playful resources invite children of all backgrounds to grow in awareness, kindness, and compassion.
Founded by Jheri Holbert.
Before you order
What age is Aiden Gets Angry for?
The hardcover picture book is for ages 3–8, shared with a parent, grandparent, teacher or another caring adult.
Can I use it with my class or counseling group?
Read the story together, talk about Aiden’s feelings and try a related printable from Activity Corner. The free activities include guidance for using them with children.
Are activities included with the hardcover?
The standalone hardcover contains the story. The seven-page Anger Activities PDF is sold separately, and the complete bundle includes the book and additional activities.
What will I receive?
The hardcover is a physical book. Aiden’s Anger Activities is a seven-page PDF download.
When will my book ship?
Orders ship within two business days. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
Prefer Amazon? Find the hardcover on Amazon.
More feelings. More stories.
Familiar friends. New feelings. More stories to share together.
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