The Fairview Review: Virtual Book Tour Bella and Bird Explore Anger

ABOUT THE BOOK

Ages: 5-10 | 36 Pages

Publisher: Bella and Bird Books (2025) | ISBN: 978-9872684-1-4

Publisher’s Book Summary: “Can’t you tell?” said Henry. “This is my angry face!”

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.

Bella and Bird Explore Anger helps children understand and manage their anger, making it a valuable resource for open and honest conversations about this challenging emotion.

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MY REVIEW

Henry has a problem. His mom made his favorite pie, but won’t let him have a slice. That seems so unfair that Henry throws his truck across the room. The truck almost hits his little sister and lands in the dog’s bowl. Henry yells. His mom yells. And Henry storms out of the house.

Many children have flared up in anger and frustration just like Henry. It might be over a perceived unfairness or for a completely different reason, but the feeling of anger can be very powerful in the moment. Luckily, Henry has Bella and Bird to talk it over with him. Bella is a very wise horse and offers Henry some tools to deal with his feelings. She talks him through box breathing, cool-down counting, and using an emotion wheel to put feelings into words. And when Henry uses those tools, he is able to apologize to his mother, get his toy back, and find out the reason why he couldn’t have a slice of pie.

Young children trying to deal with their own anger can use those same tools. Reading the book with a trusted adult can help facilitate a discussion of how normal feelings are, that everyone has them, but that we need to find appropriate ways to express them. It is easy to see that throwing a favorite toy across the room and having it taken away, like what happened with Henry’s truck, is not the best choice to make. Information in the back is useful for adults who are caring for children that may need some guidance just like Henry.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Deana Plaskon is an educator, licensed clinical therapist, mom, and author whose enchanting books entertain and inspire children to embrace, process, and manage big emotions and feelings. With a PhD in Education specializing in human behavior, a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and a Master’s degree in Education, Deana has a deeply informed yet engaging approach to children’s stories. Her Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers book series is inspired by her real-life therapy horse Bella, and Bella’s friend Bird, the not-so-common barn swallow. Imbued with Bella’s calm, wise presence and Bird’s cheeky humor, these wonderfully unique children’s books are designed to delight and empower school-age children. These books combine three core elements: engaging storytelling, informed exploration of emotional intelligence, and science-based therapeutic tools. Each story captures children’s imaginations while also giving them powerful, practical tools to succeed.

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