RabRab and the Big Angry Feelings by Dr. Leah Brancheck (Book Review #2166)

RabRab and the Big Angry Feelings is a thoughtful, tender, and developmentally attuned picture book that offers young children a path to understand and manage one of their biggest emotional hurdles—anger. Written by Dr. Leah Brancheck, a neurologist and mother, the book blends gentle storytelling with practical emotional guidance, creating an inviting space for learning and healing.

Through the character of RabRab—a plush bunny who experiences a very big, very loud burst of anger—children are shown that these feelings are normal, temporary, and manageable. What makes this story stand out is its simplicity. In just a few pages, Brancheck introduces techniques that are not only age-appropriate but effective for early emotional development. The writing is reassuring without being preachy, empowering without being overwhelming.

This is more than a story—it’s a tool. Whether you’re a parent navigating tantrums or an educator introducing emotional vocabulary, RabRab and the Big Angry Feelings delivers both comfort and clarity. It’s the kind of book that opens conversation, fosters empathy, and invites children to see themselves in RabRab’s struggle and solution.

Visually, the book supports its message beautifully. The illustrations are soft, expressive, and filled with enough detail to help even the youngest readers grasp the emotion being explored. It’s gentle on the eyes and warm in tone—perfect for quiet moments or structured learning.

Ideal for reading aloud or for use in therapeutic settings, this is a book with lasting value. It brings emotional literacy to life in a way that is tangible and accessible, and it belongs on the shelf of every home, school, and counseling room where little ones are learning to name and navigate their big feelings.

Written by Jeyran Main

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