"A young monster takes the train into the big city, only to find his favorite hot dog vendor is closed and he's unable to satiate his hunger, leading to an epic case of destructive crankiness"--Provided by publisher.
Colorful illustrations teach children positive actions that can be done with hands--saying hello, drawing, and building--but reminds them that hitting is not an appropriate behavior. Includes advice for adults.
Melvin likes to throw a tantrum when he does not get what he wants, but he learns that the classroom rule, "you get what you get and you don't throw a fit" applies at home as well.
When Sarah discovers that her mother, who walked out on Sarah and her father seven years ago, is living nearby, but does not want to see Sarah, she is angry and is determined to make her mother pay for all the misery her abandonment caused Sarah.
Two teenage boys find themselves getting into a fight over a misunderstanding which is made worse by their friends. Includes activities designed to help reluctant readers further explore the story.
"Young readers are introduced to healthy ways to deal with anger in this . . . book, which explores the feelings one gets when they get mad [and] encourages kids to be in touch with their feelings, to express them in a healthy and functional way, and not to suppress them"--Provided by publisher.
