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Angry Octopus: An Anger Management Story introducing active progressive muscular relaxation and deep breathing Paperback – October 28, 2011

by Lori Lite (Author), Max Stasuyk (Illustrator)
4.5 out of 5 stars 137 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  • Grade Level: Preschool - 3
  • Paperback: 28 pages
  • Publisher: Stress Free Kids; second edition (October 28, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0983625689
  • ISBN-13: 978-0983625681
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.1 x 8.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (137 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsMy 5 year old loves this book!
By Amazon Customer on September 11, 2008
Format: Hardcover
I am a Mom with a very sensitive 5 year old. I have trouble expressing my anger and have struggled teaching my son a healthy way to express his. I don't want him to just hold it in like me because that isn't healthy, but there have been times when his anger is so explosive I wonder how healthy that is as well. The book has helped us both. It has given us both a healthy way of expressing and diffusing our anger.

The illustrations in this book are fabulous. My son laughs at all the funny expressions on the Octopus's face as he learns to tighten and then relax his muscles. He had me read the book twice last night.

THANK YOU for this book!
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat book for teaching children about anger and relaxation
By E. Adams on September 13, 2008
Format: Hardcover
I am a graduate student in clinical psychology that works primarily with children. I am also an aunt and a collector of childrens books. I have purchased three copies of this book to date. The illustrations are beautiful, the story is appealing to children, and the book functions as a way to teach relaxation and helps to soothe the child.

I added this book to my own collection, and have purchased two as gifts for my niece (age 5) and cousin (age 6). They both love the book. My sister in law has told me that her daughter was having difficulties with tantrums, and after a few weeks of reading, is using the techniques with her daughter to help her relax before a tantrum escalates. The book is fun, a great story, and an appropriate way to help children identify and manage anger.

I highly recommend this book.
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4.0 out of 5 starsA wonderful metaphor for anger management
By K. M. Checo on November 23, 2008
Format: Hardcover
I've just recently learned of Lori Lite and her products and I am thrilled with each and every item I have purchased. I work as a special educator for children with moderate/severe disabilities, ages 8 - 10 years old. My students are children with autism, asperger's and other disabilities, and their true challenges lie in self-regulation and social/emotional difficulties. These products have helped us as a classroom tremendously, especially The Angry Octopus (which happens to be the favorite!) We use this book, along with an octopus puppet, to really bring the story to life. My students follow the story along, practicing their breathing. I am now starting to see them use the breathing techniques throughout the day when they are angry or anxious. These products are a wonderful addition to my classroom curriculum. Thank you!
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5.0 out of 5 starsBrilliant images, simple and helpful story
By C. Good on September 25, 2008
Format: Hardcover
I am an Expressive Therapist, so I use different arts-based modalities such as visual art, music, dance/movement, drama and poetry with my clients who have mental health issues, behavioral issues and other delays. I find the story quite effective, especially the how straight forward the message is, the clarity in the images and the playful presentation.
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5.0 out of 5 starsoustanding childrens book
By Dr. L. Teegarden on September 6, 2008
Format: Hardcover
I am a clinical psychologist who purchased this book for my children (ages 4 and 6). They love the book! The first time I read the book to them, they both engaged in the progressive muscle relaxation without any prompting from me. Several days after having read the book, my six year old spontaneously talked about how he could manage his anger by doing what the octopus did. This was exactly what I had hoped would happen when I purchased the book. I highly recommend this book as it effectively teaches PMR skills in an engaging story format that kids will remember. A must have for anyone with children or anyone who works with children.
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3.0 out of 5 starsnot quite a story
By Anne Boynton on September 12, 2015
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
Call her picky, but my daughter wants a story to have characters, conflict, and resolution. My 4 year old doesn't use those words, of course, but books that look like picture books but don't have those characteristics just don't engage my daughter. They are read once and never picked up again. Angry Octopus comes CLOSE to meeting the criteria for a satisfying story. It has two characters -- the octopus and the mermaid. Oddly, they are not named, which I felt created distance from the story. We solved this problem when my daughter named the characters herself. And there is a conflict of a sort and a resolution. So really, really close. But it still reads less like a story and more like a lesson in deep breathing and a pep talk for emotional control -- which it is. Because she LOVES octopi and mermaids, she might pick this one a few times, but it will never be a favorite. It is too transparent a lecture.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book for all ages
By Amazon Customer on August 27, 2008
Format: Hardcover
I am a psychologist who works mainly with adult and adolescent patients who are experiencing health and behavioral problems, but believe that this story if great for people of all ages. While it is more geared toward children, my patients have enjoyed it and have been able to share it with their children making it a great family lesson. I have the book version of "Angry Octopus" and love the art and the story. I would highly recommend this book!
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5.0 out of 5 starsuseful and versatile
By Rhonda J. Bryhn on December 7, 2008
Format: Hardcover
I am a psychotherapist and mother and find this book indispensable. It does a wonderful job of guiding children (and adults) through a progressive relaxation exercise as well as conveying that angry feelings can be managed. It is clear, and the illustrations are inviting and helpful. For adults, it teaches relaxation skills in a down-to earth and non-intimidating fashion.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsThe story is very cute and helps children better understand their...

We bought this book for our 5 y/o son. He was engaged while reading this book the entire time.The story is very cute and helps children better understand their emotions. Read more

Published 10 days ago by Thomas Mancini
5.0 out of 5 starsPerfect

This is truly a great children's book. It was recommended to me by a Therapist, when my son was having trouble expressing his words. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 starsI bought this for my son after his psychiatrist recommended that he...

I bought this for my son after his psychiatrist recommended that he participate in progressive muscle relaxation exercises to help him with his ADHD. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Nikki R.
5.0 out of 5 starsI LOVED this book

I LOVED this book! I was writing a book report on it for a class. And Mrs. lite, the author, was kind enough to respond to me on Facebook.

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4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Loved it, but book was very bent

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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat for Elementary Counseling

Love this book! I use it to provide counseling to young elementary school students.

Published 1 month ago by Karen Mary Wright
3.0 out of 5 stars... this for our 4 year old but I feel like it has too many words

We got this for our 4 year old but I feel like it has too many words, he starts to get bored.... it's such a nice concept but just too wordy

Published 1 month ago by Angela
5.0 out of 5 starsSO CUTE and a GREAT book!

This book is adorable! I use this with my children clients when teaching progressive muscle relaxation and watching them practice as the octopus is beyond adorable. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Nikki
4.0 out of 5 starsI simply LOVE this book as a relaxation tool for my clients ...

I simply LOVE this book as a relaxation tool for my clients and students!! It might be a tad on the lengthy side some small children.

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