When Hitting Is How the Feeling Comes Out
For the hitting, pushing, throwing moments
When hitting is how the feeling comes out
Hitting is rarely the whole feeling. It is usually what a young child does when the feeling arrives faster than the words do.
This is a story about that exact moment — and about the words that help a child come back.
I Want A Popsicle!: A Story About Dealing With Anger
4.64 out of 5 · 91 parent reviews
$17.00
What the story does
Names the moment
A child feels anger take over, and the story stays with him instead of rushing past it.
Gives the words
Simple language a child can borrow the next time the feeling is bigger than they are.
Gives you a way in
A short, warm opening for a parent-child conversation after a hard moment — not a lecture.
Parent questions
Is this book about hitting?
The story is about anger — the feeling that usually sits underneath hitting. Hitting is how the feeling comes out; the book gives children words for the feeling itself.
What ages is it for?
It is written for young children and the adults reading with them. Read a few pages with your child and you will know quickly whether the language fits.
Which language should I choose?
Six editions are available: English only, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Cantonese and Korean. Pick the language your family actually speaks at home.
What if it is not right for us?
Returns follow our published store policy. If the book does not fit your family, contact us and we will sort it out.
These books help families talk about feelings. They are not therapy or clinical treatment, and they do not promise a particular outcome.
Not sure which feeling you are dealing with? See all three books by feeling.