When Miles Got Mad by Samantha Kurtzman-Counter (Hardcover)

Dimensions (Overall): 8.22 Inches (H) x 9.18 Inches (W) x .25 Inches (D)
Weight: .53 Pounds
Number of Pages: 30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Social Themes
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Mother Company
Author: Samantha Kurtzman-Counter
Age Range: 4-8 Years
Language: English

About the Book

When his little brother breaks his favorite toy, Miles gets mad. As his anger swells, he suddenly catches sight of himself in the mirror, but instead of his own reflection, a furry red monster with big round eyes and funny teeth stares back at him. Full color.

Book Synopsis

When his little brother breaks his favorite toy, MILES GETS MAD. As his anger swells, he suddenly catches sight of himself in the mirror - but instead of his own reflection, a furry red monster with big round eyes and funny teeth stares back at him. By encouraging Miles to use his words to express his anger, the Mad Monster helps Miles move through this big emotion to calm himself. Through this fun story and adorable illustrations, this insightful and entertaining children's book offers much-needed comfort to young children as they struggle to regulate their emotions.

From the Back Cover

The Mother Company (TMC), a children's multi-media company, devoted to helping parents raise good people, announced the release of the latest book in their series, under their Ruby's Studio imprint, designed to help children develop emotional literacy.
With 30-pages of fun rhymes and delightful images, this book will captivate young children as it provides them with tools to navigate this big and confusing feeling.

From the experts at The Mother Company (TMC), a children's multi-media company, devoted to helping parents raise good people, comes another book in their award-winning series, under their Ruby's Studio imprint, designed to help children develop emotional literacy. This book helps children recognize, express and move through the feeling of anger with patience and practice.

Review Quotes

"Anger can be an overwhelming feeling for young children. When Miles Got Mad gives young kids the essential tools they need to work through this big emotion." -Dr. Michelle Borba, author and parenting contributor for The Today Show

"Definitely a book ALL children need to read." -Lisa Marie Fletcher, 1 Heart 1 Family

"When Miles Got Mad"" is a strong and much recommended addition to any youth's children picturebook collection." -Midwest Book Review, Children's Bookwatch

About The Author

ABBIE SCHILLER is a children's book author, children's show creator and producer, and founder of The Mother Company. She and Samantha collaborate with renowned parenting experts and educators to ensure all The Mother Company books and shows are age-appropriate and educational. Then she tests them at home with her 2-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter and all their friends. SAMANTHA KURTZMAN-COUNTER is a children's book author, children's show producer and director, and partners with Abbie in The Mother Company. Samantha adapts all the books from the shows to ensure they are exceptional books as stand-alone properties. She gets most of her notes from her son Jack, who just entered Kindergarten.