Soda Pop Head: A Picture Book About Taming Tempers and Managing Anger Paperback – Picture Book, September 11, 2011

As a special ed teacher I quite like Julia Cook books. They provide an entertaining and thought-provoking story for the students working on different social skills. In the back are now for parents/educators that can help guide conversations with kids too. I also like that there are different activities to be found online that add on to the teaching the book provides (such as Teachers Pay Teachers), both free and paid.

My son struggles with understanding emotions. This book is a great social story that shows how anger impacts your day.It’s broken down so kids can understand and my son thought the little song was funny. My son’s occupational therapist recommended it and it’s been great. Don’t mind the bend in the book, it didn’t arrive that way, we have just read it so many times.I definitely recommend this book especially for kids who are struggling with big emotions and getting upset. Best one we have found on this topic.

Julia Cook does a great job guiding to kids to better understand anger and blowing your top. I appreciate the parent and teacher tips at the back.

Since my 5 and 7 year-old grandsons have trouble managing their anger, I bought this along with a few other books. This was my least favorite BEFORE I read it to the kids. I thought it looked dumb, which shows how much I know. The boys absolutely adore this book, especially the illustrations, and wanted it read to them every night. They identified with Lester and the book made them think. They memorized the 'soda pop head song' after two readings, and if one of them has an angry outburst, chanting that song to him makes him laugh. Then we can discuss Lester and how he is managing his anger in a positive, non-confrontational way. In short, this book has been unexpectedly helpful. I am glad we found it before our little redhead starts kindergarten!

Kind of long winded but I like the concept. Was difficult for my 6 year old to remain attentive and admittedly even I was getting a bit bored with it. It's difficult to find children's books that cover such a range of topics that affect them so we have many from Ms. Cook but this is not a favorite.

These books are amazing. I use them with my children and at the school I work at.They are very engaging for the kids, with concepts and examples that are easy to understand.

Kids loved it, they thought it was funny and entertaining.10/10 recommend for all elementary students for ESL learning.Great illustrations.

Love this author! She knocks it out the park with this book. The kids really can connect with Lester, the main character. The book is good for teaching anger management skills in a fun way. HIGHLY recommend