On Tessa’s birthday, a blunder with her gift sparks a whirlwind of anger and frustration. Suddenly, her special day feels anything but special—until she and her brother Josh team up as “Emotion Investigators.” With empathy, teamwork, and conflict resolution, the siblings learn that big feelings have a healthy purpose and that even tough moments can turn into chances to grow.

Written by a psychiatrist, this engaging kids picture book about anger blends humor, relatable family dynamics, and practical strategies for calming down. More than just a story, it’s an anger management storybook that helps children build emotional intelligence and social skills while showing parents how to guide conversations about feelings.

Families and educators will appreciate how this picture book for handling anger turns everyday challenges into teachable moments. It’s a gentle resource for managing big emotions and stands out among anger books for kids aged 4–8 by making conflict resolution playful and accessible.

Perfect for story time at home, classroom read-alouds, or counselor’s shelves, Anger and the Birthday Blunder shows that even a birthday mix-up can become an opportunity to understand feelings, strengthen relationships, and discover the best path forward.