Barbara Musselman

My Mad Book: I Get Mad and Granny Says It's Ok Barbara Musselman

Publisher Marketing: Christian is my grandson and his daddy left home when he was 3 years old. He didn't understand why and became very angry and mad. He also felt betrayed and lonely. He found he could not control his temper and was often sad. One day I sat Christian down and said, "I understand you are angry, but you need to stop hitting and kicking things." Christian said, "I am not angry Granny: I am mad." I started telling him stories, using pictures, about a little boy that was angry and together Christian and I wrote this book. Whenever Christian gets mad, he and I or his Mommy talk about it. Christian says "I need my mad book because it will make me feel better." He takes his book with him everywhere. This book teaches children that it is ok to be mad because everyone gets mad. Through these stories children and adults can learn ways to effectively process their anger. I also found a way to show Christian how to act out his anger and what is appropriate behavior and that there are consequences to every action. Christian's favorite story is "The Grocery Store." He loves to get a cookie when we go to the store because it makes him happy. What makes you happy? When you read this book, you can pick the story that makes you happy. You should carry this book everywhere you go so if you get mad or sad you can read a story to make you feel better. I would like to dedicate this book to Christian because I couldn't have done it without him.