The Wild Within

Big feelings can be hard to understand, especially anger.

Sometimes anger feels like a tiny spark. Other times it feels like a roaring wildfire that's impossible to control.

The Wild Within: Mad helps children recognize what anger feels like in their bodies, understand that every feeling is okay, and discover healthy ways to calm their minds and bodies before their emotions take over.

Through engaging illustrations, relatable situations, and simple coping strategies, children will learn that anger isn't something to fear. It's an emotion they can understand, express, and manage.

Inside this book, children will learn how to:

• Recognize the early signs of anger

• Understand that all emotions are normal and okay

• Use healthy coping skills to calm their bodies and minds

• Practice breathing, movement, mindfulness, and positive self-talk

• Repair relationships after big feelings

Perfect for:

• Ages 3-8

• Parents and caregivers

• Teachers and school counselors

• Occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and mental health professionals

Whether your child experiences occasional frustration or frequently struggles with emotional regulation, The Wild Within: Mad provides practical tools that build confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence, one page at a time.

Part of The Wild Within series, created by pediatric occupational therapist Hannah Pfeifer, this book helps children build lifelong social-emotional skills through engaging stories and evidence-based strategies.