Book Review (OT): Sometimes I Roar! (children's book, 3 yo, anger management)

Sometimes I Roar! (Brody the Lion) by Kristin Wegner (Autism and Behavior Center, 2020, $17.00 paperback, 34 pages, ages 3-8)

Who roars? Lions roar! Even little lions named Brody roar. Or melt down when unexpected things happen.

This little lion is three years old and having a birthday party. He sends invitations to his friends the hippo (Hip), the monkey, the bear (Teddy) and the snake. The day finally comes and the hour of the party comes - and goes - with no friends. "This is not right!" Brody roars. His mom tells him to take a deep breath and count to two - it works. Brody calms down.

The friends do arrive though, bringing presents (one of which is not right) and they sing Happy Birthday but Brody reacts with a big roar because it is just not right - too loud. Both times, Mama told him he knew what to do: take a deep breath and count to two. And it works, again.

Some things bother me and other things bother you. Sometimes they are little things but if we can all remember to take a deep breath and count to two, things will be all right again. 

What a lovely lesson to learn and remember! Thanks, Brody!

And best of all, for parents, are the pages of 'how to use this book for different ages' plus therapeutic tips for families with autism.

Toleration, behavioral regulation, ABA, and unexpected events are also covered for parents and family friends while Brody the little lion demonstrates these for the little ones. 

Caveat: This book was sent to me to review.

Next in the series: I Can Do It, Yes I Can!