Books Like My Angry Robot
Families who loved My Angry Robot by Joey Acker often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved My Angry Robot by Joey Acker often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is in the midst of a 'circuit overload' and struggling to regulate intense frustration or outbursts. It is a practical toolkit disguised as a story, perfect for children who find it difficult to articulate their anger and need a concrete metaphor to understand their internal feelings. The story follows a young boy and his robot friend as they navigate the physical and emotional sensations of getting upset. It introduces actionable cooling-down strategies like deep breathing and counting, making it a supportive choice for parents of preschoolers and early elementary students who are learning that while anger is a normal human emotion, our reactions to it are something we can control. By externalizing the anger through the robot character, the book reduces shame and encourages a collaborative approach to emotional regulation.
