I Hate Everything!: A book about feeling angry

by Sue Graves, Desideria Guicciardini (Illustrations)

It’s hard for children to accept not getting their way. Sam hates when his brother cries or his dad is too busy to play. When he loses his place in “Musical Chairs,” Sam cries, “I hate everything!” With the help of his aunt, Sam learns new ways to deal with his anger and feel better.
Our Emotions and Behavior series
The Our Emotions and Behavior series uses cheerful brightly illustrated stories to help kids understand how their emotions and actions are related—and how they can learn to manage both. At the end of each book, a two-page series of pictures invites kids to tell a story in their own words. A special section for adults suggests discussion questions and ideas for guiding children to talk about their feelings.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens

28 pages, Hardcover

First published August 22, 2013

Reviews

[Trish · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a book about being angry and what to do to calm down.

[Michael Blackert · Rating 4 out of 5]

My son Ryder and I picked this book out because he liked what the cover looked like. I will admit, he does this all the time at the library unless it is a book about superheros; then he picks it regardless of the cover. I enjoyed the message in the book about Sam the son of a married couple with a new born named Charlie who couldn't sleep the night before and kept everyone awake crying. I was able to relate this story too times in my sons life when his sister kept him awake at night and how he would be cranky the next morning. He understood and quickly said "I didn't like it when Remi cried all the time when she was younger it was very load". Throughout the book Sam has a bad day and shows many emotions, but in the end you see him happy and enjoying time with friends. I recommend this book and overall it was a great read.

[Sara Bland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Don't let the title scare you away--I can understand that you would not want to read a book with your child where the main character hates everything. This book is a great way to teach children to be thankful for what they have. Throughout the story, the little boy is so frustrated with things in his life. He goes through each aspect, each family member, talking about things he just can't stand. Then he decides to run away! After he runs away he realizes how much he really loves his family and appreciates them for the things that they bring to his life. The ending is very lovely. I would recommend this for readers in 1st-3rd grade.

[Patricia N. McLaughlin · Rating 1 out of 5]

This story misconstrues Sam's fatigue-induced tirades as an inability to cope with dislikes. He needs a nap instead of a brief timeout. Tending to the child's physical needs would most likely solve his emotional outbursts.

[Michelle Tempted By Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seems pretty simple to read and explain to young kids.