Sometimes When I’m Mad by Deborah Serani | Review & Blog Tour
A book blog tour from iRead Book Tours.
Thank you to the author, publisher, & Lauren at iRead for providing me with the information for this tour. 
Book Details
Sometimes When I’m Mad by Deborah Serani
Series: Sometimes When #2
Published by Free Spirit Publishing on 09/27/2021
Genres: Children's Picture Book, Educational, Inspirational & Personal Growth, Children's, Family Life, Parenting, Psychology
Format: eBook, Hardcover
Pages: 40
“This beautifully written and illustrated story guides children through the process of identifying their angry feelings and working through them. A great addition to the Sometimes When collection." - Raffi, singer, author, founder of Child Honouring
"Sometimes When I’m Mad written by Deborah Serani and illustrated by Kyra Teis, is a wonderful little storybook that teaches children about anger. Serani’s psychology expertise shines through in her beautifully simplistic explanation of emotion and its effects on the body. All children will be able to understand and relate to the little girl in this book. Serani has also included a section for parents with helpful tips on managing their child’s emotions and how to recognize signs of a more serious problem. Teis’s illustrations are gorgeous and vibrant. The colors are lovely and the figures are exquisitely drawn. This book is a must-read for all parents and children." ★★★★★ - Readers' Favorite
Help young children recognize difficult feelings and learn anger management techniques. Psychologist and award-winning author Dr. Deborah Serani and illustrator Kyra Teis team up again for a companion to Sometimes When I’m Sad that tackles the difficult feeling of anger.
Anger is often an overwhelming emotion for children. Using gentle and straightforward language, Sometimes When I'm Mad describes a child's experience with anger and the many ways it can surface, along with ways children can use anger management techniques.
For example: ● When anger leads to stomachaches or other discomfort, asking for a hug can help ● When an angry child yells or stomps, making things right with others can bring some relief ● When big feelings create confusion or distress, talking with an adult can provide comfort
A special section for adults offers more information on how anger is expressed by children of varying ages and discusses how to help children manage and express their anger in healthy ways. Especially useful for counselors, social workers, teachers, parents, and any other adults caring for children who struggle with anger.
"Sometimes When" Book Series With quiet, sensitive illustrations, the Sometimes When collection helps young children work through big feelings, such as sadness and anger. The stories are accessible to children and grounded in research by Dr. Deborah Serani, an author with over thirty years of experience as a clinical psychologist. A special section at the back of each book provides more information and activities to help young children work through their feelings.
Source: iRead Book Tours, Received from the author or publisher for review.
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Purchase Links for Sometimes When I’m Mad
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My thoughts on Sometimes When I’m Mad
I recently reviewed Dr. Serani’s first book in this series, Sometimes When I’m Sad. I enjoyed this book even more.
My grandson & I read the book together. At five years old, he recognized many of the anger traits mentioned as they related to him. He seemed intrigued by the possible solutions.
It’s important for kids to know they aren’t alone with their feelings. Seeing other children deal with the same issues can be enlightening. Reading about workable substitutes and distractions helps parents and kids form a plan to deal with similar issues.
I recommend this book to all families, libraries, and schools. Watch for the next book in the series here as soon as it’s released.
I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Deborah Serani
Deborah Serani, Psy.D. is a psychologist in practice over 30 years. She is also a senior professor at Adelphi University and has been published in academic journals on many psychological subjects. Dr. Serani is a go-to expert for psychological issues. Her interviews can be found at ABC News, CNN, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Forbes, Reader's Digest, The Washington Post and USA Today, and affiliate radio station programs at CBS and NPR, just to name a few. She is also a TEDx speaker and has lectured nationally and internationally.
Dr. Serani has worked as a technical advisor for the NBC television show, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - where a recurring character, Judge D. Serani, was named for her. Dr. Serani is an award-winning author, writing about psychological topics in many genres.
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Purchase Sometimes When I’m Mad online from a local book store.
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Easy Amazon Links
Sometimes When I'm MadShop on Amazon Kindle 
Sometimes When I'm MadShop on Amazon Hardback
For International buyers, the US link should open to your home country’s Amazon page. Please let me know if it doesn’t.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH for being part of my book tour and for the wonderful review!!!