Description

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!

In This Heartwarming Story, Children Will:

Learn practical techniques to manage big emotions
Discover the connection between body movement and emotional regulation
Build confidence in handling difficult feelings
Develop essential self-regulation skills
Practice mindfulness through simple, fun exercises
Strengthen emotional literacy skills

What Makes This Book Special?

‘Angry Arthur and the Run Around Trick’ is the first book in the Kindful Kids series, designed to help young readers navigate their emotional world. Through Arthur’s journey, children learn that all feelings are valid and discover gentle ways to transform challenging emotions into peaceful ones.

Educational Resources Included:

Step-by-step physical release exercises
Progressive muscle relaxation guide
Discussion points for emotional awareness
Practical activities for classroom and home use
Teacher and parent implementation guide

Perfect For:

Classroom social-emotional learning
Counselling and therapy sessions
Family discussions about feelings
Teaching emotional intelligence
Building coping skills
Managing anger and frustration
School mindfulness programmes

Teaching Guide Preview:

Help children build emotional intelligence with:

Physical Release: Guide children through active movement exercises
Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Learn child-friendly body awareness techniques
Breathing Exercises: Simple strategies to calm mind and body
Discussion Questions: Thoughtful prompts to deepen understanding

About the Kindful Kids Series:

Feelings come in all shapes and sizes—big, small, happy, or challenging—and it’s okay to feel them all. The Kindful Kids series helps young readers develop emotional intelligence through engaging storytelling and practical exercises.

Perfect for Ages 5-8:

Simple, engaging narrative
Relatable situations and characters
Clear, actionable strategies
Beautiful illustrations that support the story
Age-appropriate emotional guidance

Why Parents and Teachers Love This Book:

Provides practical solutions for common emotional challenges
Offers opportunities for meaningful discussions
Includes ready-to-use activities and exercises
Supports social-emotional learning curriculum
Helps develop essential life skills

Begin Your Child’s Emotional Journey Today

Start your child’s journey to emotional intelligence with ‘Angry Arthur and the Run Around Trick’—where movement meets mindfulness in a story that will capture hearts and calm minds.