I Was So Mad (2000)

Old Children's Book. Liked it as a kid, but haven't read it in years. ( )

My first book I ever read ( )

I get mad a lot. Who doesn't, in this bleak and cruel world? This book helps. It's hard to stay so mad when you're looking at these cute tiny monsters. I hope my heart never gets so old that I stop loving Mercer Mayer. ( )

Summary:
This story is about a little boy who Wants to explore and play but his family always find a reason to say no. He is always expressing how he is so mad and wants to run away. He packs his bag and gets ready to leave until his friends show up and he wants to go play his mom finally tells him yes.
Personal Reaction:
This story was great for children to relate to being able not do what they want to. Children are probably told no alot and feel as though they aren't able to do anything. But this story shows that it is protecting them and they are allowed to do things that are productive.
Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. Make an emotion board. Have each child express how they are feeling that day with emotion stickers. Then have the child discuss why they are having that feeling.

Mercer Mayer's book is a great story to help children deal with the frustrations of being a child. Humorous and cute! ( )