Book Review: When Sophie Gets Angry, Really, Really Angry. Written by Molly Bang

Let’s be real: everyone gets angry sometimes … even the sweetest little ones. And in When Sophie Gets Angry — Really, Really Angry! author and illustrator Molly Bang gives kids and grown-ups a story that’s both validating and soothing.

How this Book Stands Out…

The book follows a young girl named Sophie, who gets mad when her sister grabs her toy Gorilla, and falls over the toy truck trying to grab her toy back. Sophie got mad, but not just a little mad — really, really mad. What follows is Sophie’s emotional journey as she stomps outside to cool off, surrounded by nature and quiet.

The words used are simple but powerful, and the illustrations are. Bright, bold, and emotionally expressive. The use of bright colours like red and orange brings even more connection to the story. You can even feel Sophie’s anger and her slow return to calm through the motion on each page.

This book doesn’t shame anger. It shows it. And it models how kids can cope with that huge, fiery feeling in a healthy way, and not be disruptive.

Why I Love this Book

• It validates big emotions without taking away their full meaning.

• It provides an open door to the discussion about emotions.

• It visually represents how overwhelming emotions can feel from the perspective of a tiny human.

• The ending is peaceful, gentle, and reassuring, perfect for winding down at bedtime

Targeted Readers

• Ages 3 - 6 or honestly, any age

• Kids who are learning to name and understand feelings

• Parents looking for books that help explain emotional coping

• Visual learners or non-verbal kids who need an extra way to communicate how they are feeling

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a beautifully illustrated, emotionally honest book that helps children explore and manage their anger, When Sophie Gets Angry — Really, Really Angry! is a must-read. I’d love to hear about the stories you read to your child to help them understand and manage their emotions down in the comment section below 👇

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5 out of 5 stars!