Author/Illustrator: Molly Bang
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Awards: Caldecott Honor
Grade level: PK-1
When Sophie's toy gets taken away from her, she gets really upset. She tries to calm down by going outside. She is comforted by her beautiful surroundings. When she returns home, everyone is excited to see her, and Sophie does not feel angry anymore.
The illustrations in this Caldecott Honor book include Sophie's angry and destructive outbursts. The illustrator uses shape and color to display Sophie's emotion through pictures. Although simple, the illustrations are beautiful, especially in the outdoor settings.
Students can relate to Sophie's emotions, because at early ages, children often do not understand how their feeling or know how to deal with it. I like that the story shows kids a healthy way to handle their anger. Classes can discuss different ways to deal with different emotions and learn which one is best for them.
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