Kid Review – Bella and Bird Explore Anger – picture book

Plaskon, Deana, PhD, LMHC. Bella and Bird Explore Anger. Illustrated by Lea Marie Ravotti. Cape Coral,  FL: Bella and Bird Books, 2025.

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Summary

When Henry storms into the pasture, Bella, the wise horse, and her wisecracking sidekick, Bird, step in to help. Together, the friends set out to explore why Henry is angry and offer better ways to cope. By the time Henry leaves the pasture, he’s gained new insights, is in better control of his feelings, and has tools to take along with him.

Through practical techniques grounded in research and therapeutic expertise, Bella and Bird Explore Anger helps children understand and manage their anger, making it a valuable resource for open and honest conversations about this most challenging emotion.

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My Kid Review

People of all ages struggle with controlling their emotions. Young children may have an even harder time since they have not learned coping mechanisms. Dr. Plaskon has written a delightful story to help children learn to deal with anger. 

Bella the horse helps Henry deal with the anger he feels at his mother not allowing him to have a piece of his favorite pie. Bird is there as well and learns the lessons right along with Henry.

While it would not have allowed for the plot line of the story – mom should have explained why Henry could not have a piece of pie – that would have diffused the situation.

While there is a lot of text, a lot of text is needed to explain the procedures for calming down. Bella and Bird Explore Anger is a helpful book for any parent or teacher of preschoolers or early elementary students. It would be a great book to add to the non fiction or picture book section of any K-12 Christian school library. 

I received a complimentary copy of Bella and Bird Explore Anger. This is my honest review.

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