I Hate Everything!: A book about feeling angry - Author Sue Graves

A supportive and relatable story that helps young children recognise anger and find ways to manage it.

Sam is having a terrible day — his dad is busy, lunch looks awful, and even Archie's party isn’t any fun. Everything feels wrong, and Sam’s frustration boils over into a big angry mood. Luckily, Aunt Jen helps Sam understand that it's okay to feel angry — and teaches him calming ways to cope with those big emotions.

This gentle picture book is a brilliant tool for exploring anger with young children, helping them put their feelings into words and find better ways to express themselves.

Why we — and schools — love it:

• Helps children understand and verbalise difficult emotions like anger.
• Supports emotional development and self-regulation in early learners.
• Perfect for home use, classroom discussions, and emotional check-ins.

Each book includes questions for discussion, follow-up activity ideas, and a wordless storyboard to encourage children’s own storytelling.

Author: Sue Graves, Publisher: Hachette, Series: Our Emotions and Behaviour
Format: Picture Book, Length: 32 pages, Recommended Age: 3–5+ years (EYFS & KS1)