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Alpacas Don't Get Angry
Alpacas Don't Get Angry! Not true! They sometimes do! Animals DO feel anger. Humans feel it too.
In this whimsical alpaca book for kids, Apollo the alpaca has a story to tell about something that made him feel very angry. When he tried to express himself, nobody believed him, so he got more and more upset... ...until his farmer friend stepped in and taught him how to deal with feelings in a safe, and easy way.
Find out how Apollo learns to express his tough emotions appropriately, communicate effectively, and rebuild friendships. A great story about anger management for kids. Teach kids to handle their feelings and emotions with this book that builds social and emotional skills. Best of all, see how Apollo finds the value of forgiveness and friendship!
Features FREE downloadable activity pages and an Apollo bookmark to remind kids what to do when they feel angry.
In this whimsical alpaca book for kids, Apollo the alpaca has a story to tell about something that made him feel very angry. When he tried to express himself, nobody believed him, so he got more and more upset... ...until his farmer friend stepped in and taught him how to deal with feelings in a safe, and easy way.
Find out how Apollo learns to express his tough emotions appropriately, communicate effectively, and rebuild friendships. A great story about anger management for kids. Teach kids to handle their feelings and emotions with this book that builds social and emotional skills. Best of all, see how Apollo finds the value of forgiveness and friendship!
Features FREE downloadable activity pages and an Apollo bookmark to remind kids what to do when they feel angry.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published August 23, 2021
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Tammy Fortune
5 books24 followersTammy Fortune is a tutor and author of educational resources who loves helping kids learn to read. She has a degree in education and specialized training in methods to help students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Her passion for helping kids reach their potential stems from parenting two amazing kids who faced some very special learning challenges. Her first children’s picture book, published in March of 2020, has won multiple awards for school issues, special needs/disability awareness, and first-time author. Her books have been named among the best in family-friendly media, products, and services by the Mom’s Choice Awards®
She is also the owner of Tammy’s Toolbox, a shop full of over 500 fun and creative educational resources that help struggling students. Her resources can be found on Amazon Ignite, Teachers Pay Teachers, and Boom Learning.
She lives in Virginia with her husband, son, daughter, and Dusty the dog. She loves reading, walking, crafting, and teaching Dusty new tricks.
She is also the owner of Tammy’s Toolbox, a shop full of over 500 fun and creative educational resources that help struggling students. Her resources can be found on Amazon Ignite, Teachers Pay Teachers, and Boom Learning.
She lives in Virginia with her husband, son, daughter, and Dusty the dog. She loves reading, walking, crafting, and teaching Dusty new tricks.
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August 24, 2021
Apollo the alpaca and Lucy the llama are friends. When they have a misunderstanding, Apollo feels hurt and angry. At first his other friends don't sympathize with him, which makes him even more upset, but fortunately he finds a mentor who is able to help. Apollo learns how to deal with misunderstandings in a mature way, and he and Lucy are able to maintain their friendship.
The book teaches how to use deep breathing as a tool to calm down and shows how we can change our negative emotions to achieve a positive result.
The rhyming text and appealing illustrations make this story fun to read. I especially appreciated the photos of the author and the alpaca at the beginning of the book, which connect the story to the real world, as well as the Internet link to the farm where Apollo the alpaca lives.
The book teaches how to use deep breathing as a tool to calm down and shows how we can change our negative emotions to achieve a positive result.
The rhyming text and appealing illustrations make this story fun to read. I especially appreciated the photos of the author and the alpaca at the beginning of the book, which connect the story to the real world, as well as the Internet link to the farm where Apollo the alpaca lives.
September 24, 2021
I received an electronic copy from the author through Story Monsters Press.
Readers see Apollo the alpaca get angry after a friend accidentally bumps him. Other friends try to help but all they say is "Alpacas don't get angry." Finally, someone listens to him and affirms his emotions. The farmer then offers some tips for calming his mood and getting control of his emotions.
Terrific book to read as a family to help young readers learn to calm their bodies and recognize their strong emotions. It can also be used as a starting point for discussion about why denying emotions is not healthy. The illustrations capture the characters' expressions so readers have visual cues to match the text.
Readers see Apollo the alpaca get angry after a friend accidentally bumps him. Other friends try to help but all they say is "Alpacas don't get angry." Finally, someone listens to him and affirms his emotions. The farmer then offers some tips for calming his mood and getting control of his emotions.
Terrific book to read as a family to help young readers learn to calm their bodies and recognize their strong emotions. It can also be used as a starting point for discussion about why denying emotions is not healthy. The illustrations capture the characters' expressions so readers have visual cues to match the text.
August 24, 2021
An adorable picture book about anger management.
Apollo the alpaca has been done wrong by one of his friends! When he expresses his feelings and expects an apology, no one takes him seriously. Apollo becomes more and more angry, and he doesn't know what to do.
His friend, the farmer, teaches Apollo a lesson on how to manage his feeings by using breathing exercises to calm himself down and to talk about what is botherng him. Apollo soon discovers the value of forgiveness and friendship.
A beautiful picture book with colourful illustrations that will teach children about anger management in a fun and humorous way!
Apollo the alpaca has been done wrong by one of his friends! When he expresses his feelings and expects an apology, no one takes him seriously. Apollo becomes more and more angry, and he doesn't know what to do.
His friend, the farmer, teaches Apollo a lesson on how to manage his feeings by using breathing exercises to calm himself down and to talk about what is botherng him. Apollo soon discovers the value of forgiveness and friendship.
A beautiful picture book with colourful illustrations that will teach children about anger management in a fun and humorous way!
June 18, 2025
Fun anger management story
There are many anger management books out there, but this is a gem. It does not minimize a child's right to feel angry. Instead, it focuses on calming down, then addressing the cause. I'm no expert, but we can all learn from that lesson. The rhyming phrases and cute illustrations will help your child absorb the message without even realizing they are being taught. Highly recommended.
There are many anger management books out there, but this is a gem. It does not minimize a child's right to feel angry. Instead, it focuses on calming down, then addressing the cause. I'm no expert, but we can all learn from that lesson. The rhyming phrases and cute illustrations will help your child absorb the message without even realizing they are being taught. Highly recommended.
April 7, 2022
Fun Little Lesson
For kids of all ages on what it takes to cool that head when others heat you up. Cute illustrations help the story along as well. Use this on my little ones who act like storms whenever they are angry. Find the strategy that works before more damage is done. Great lesson from Tammy Fortune.
For kids of all ages on what it takes to cool that head when others heat you up. Cute illustrations help the story along as well. Use this on my little ones who act like storms whenever they are angry. Find the strategy that works before more damage is done. Great lesson from Tammy Fortune.
May 24, 2022
A Story About Alpacas... With An Important Lesson
Alpacas CAN get angry! Who knew? Tammy Fortune’s story about Apollo the Alpaca and his anger management issue is inspiring. As is Farmer Joe’s solution. The rhythm of the lines sometimes feels a little off, but I’m sure the children won’t even notice. And Joanna Jarc Robinson’s illustrations are bright and fun.
Two thumbs up!
Alpacas CAN get angry! Who knew? Tammy Fortune’s story about Apollo the Alpaca and his anger management issue is inspiring. As is Farmer Joe’s solution. The rhythm of the lines sometimes feels a little off, but I’m sure the children won’t even notice. And Joanna Jarc Robinson’s illustrations are bright and fun.
Two thumbs up!
August 25, 2021
We had a blast reading this!👌
I would recommend to anyone with a mini hot head . Fun read, really entertaining for the wee one for he has a few things in common with this alpaca....👌😊🤦♀️
I would recommend to anyone with a mini hot head . Fun read, really entertaining for the wee one for he has a few things in common with this alpaca....👌😊🤦♀️
August 22, 2021
Super cute!
This is a great book for teaching kids to control their anger. I can't wait to read it to my students tomorrow!
This is a great book for teaching kids to control their anger. I can't wait to read it to my students tomorrow!
August 21, 2021
Such a cute book about anger management. Kids experience big feelings and have big reactions. It is important to all of us to feel heard and understood. The farmer is the only one to validate Appollo’s experience. He teaches him breathing techniques to manage the big angry feelings. He also teaches him to talk it out with the person responsible in a calm way. The alpaca and his friends on the farm are beautifully illustrated and lively bold and colourful text emphasizes his mood perfectly.
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