I'm feeling ... angry
Lisa Regan
I'm feeling ... angry
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lisa Regan
Illustrated by Engel, Christiane
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Anger isn't just a big storm inside you—it's a powerful signal that something matters! This book shows how feeling angry can help you understand yourself better and find calm in the chaos. Discover why managing anger is a super skill that makes you stronger every day.
Themes
Quick Assessment
I'm Feeling... Angry is a thoughtfully crafted early reader book designed to help children ages 5-8 recognize and manage feelings of anger. Using relatable scenarios and expert-informed guidance, it teaches constructive ways to handle difficult emotions with empathy and positivity. The book supports emotional literacy without overwhelming young readers, making it suitable for early childhood development.
Why we rated I'm feeling ... angry 7LE
I'm feeling ... angry is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I'm feeling ... angry works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate I'm feeling ... angry as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, I'm feeling ... angry explores anger, emotional literacy, and juvenile literature — 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 anger, emotional literacy, juvenile literature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781408171868
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- A&C Black Childrens & Educational
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Nonfiction