All About Kids, April 1992
"I'm Frustrated by Elizabeth Crary has an innovative approach . . . . This is a story with many endings, which makes for interesting reading, not to mention that it also teaches kids ways to handle their own frustrations."

Focus, May 10, 1992
"The book is valuable because of the many positive techniques it suggests for venting frustration."

Book Description
Too often kids’ feelings get ignored. "I'm Frustrated" is part of the "Dealing with Feelings" series that helps children and adults accept and acknowledge their emotions. It also helps them distinguish between feelings and actions. Even more important, the stories give kids several ways to cope with feelings by utilizing the "choose-your-own-ending" format. They also allow parents and teachers to discuss other situations in a nonjudgmental way. This story describes a boy who is struggling to learn to skate. Young readers and their parents can help him decide how to handle his frustration.

Card catalog description
A young boy discusses his feelings of frustration with his mother who suggests ways for him to understand and deal with such emotions.

From the Back Cover
Frustration is especially familiar to young children who perceive grownups and older siblings as being much more capable of performing tasks and activities than they are. Unaddressed, this emotion can be undermining. Parents can't make uncomfortable feelings go away, but they can offer support and empower children to create solutions that work for them. Elizabeth Crary provides guidance and suggestions and helps children find solutions that work.

About the Author
Author Elizabeth Crary has written more than 30 books for parents and children. A frequent speaker on parenting topics, she has a special interest in emotional literacy and in coping skills for kids.

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