Angry Arthur and the Run Around Trick
(A Kindful Kids Book about Learning to Manage Big Feelings)
Perfect for children ages 5-8
Ideal for teachers, parents, counsellors, and caregivers
Includes practical exercises and discussion guide
"Sometimes the biggest feelings need the simplest solutions..."
When Arthur's day spirals from bad to worse, his emotions threaten to take over. A missing dinosaur lunchbox, forgotten library book, and challenging maths problems push his frustration to the limit. But just as his anger bubbles up, his kind teacher Miss Wisewood shares an unexpected secret: sometimes the best way to calm down is to move around!
Through this heartwarming story, children will learn practical techniques to manage big emotions, discover the connection between body movement and emotional regulation, and build confidence in handling difficult feelings. With mindfulness exercises and emotional literacy activities, this book provides essential tools for developing self-regulation skills.
Educational Resources Include:
Step-by-step physical release exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation guide
Discussion points for emotional awareness
Practical activities for classroom and home
Teacher and parent implementation guide
Perfect For:
Classroom social-emotional learning
Counselling sessions
Family discussions about feelings
Teaching emotional intelligence
School mindfulness programmes
The teaching guide includes:
Physical Release: Active movement exercises
Breathing Exercises: Strategies to calm mind and body
Discussion Questions: Prompts to deepen understanding
About the Kindful Kids Series:
Each book features simple narratives, relatable characters, and clear strategies supported by beautiful illustrations and age-appropriate guidance, helping young readers develop emotional intelligence through engaging storytelling and practical exercises.
Begin your child's journey with "Angry Arthur and the Run Around Trick"-where movement meets mindfulness in a story that will capture hearts and calm minds.