I Feel Angry
Brian Moses
I Feel Angry
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brian Moses
Illustrated by Mike Gordon
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if anger was like a storm inside you, ready to burst at any moment? Imagine feeling mad about all sorts of things—big or small—and not knowing what to do next. How can you calm the storm before it takes over?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader explores the emotion of anger through simple examples relatable to young children. It helps kids recognize what makes them angry and offers gentle guidance on managing those feelings, making it suitable for ages 5 to 8. The book addresses emotional regulation in an accessible way without intense conflict or distress.
Why we rated I Feel Angry 7C
I Feel Angry is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I Feel Angry works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate I Feel Angry as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, I Feel Angry explores emotional regulation, anger, social issues, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about emotional regulation, anger, social issues.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613304894
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- March 2001
- Type
- Fiction