“This is a valuable story offering a nuanced approach to feelings and, better yet, concrete ways for children to manage their emotions. It will make a worthy addition to any child’s bookshelf.”

BlueInk Starred Review

“The first installment in Plaskon’s debut Bella and Bird the Emotion Explorers series, this picture book will best serve young audiences as a narrative-based tool for social-emotional learning. It tends to be instructive without being pedantic, thanks to Bird’s silly but amusing commentary… An informative but readable book to help kids mitigate their anger.”

Kirkus Review

“Bella and Bird Explore Anger is a lucid, supportive picture book that introduces practical strategies for handling hard emotions. The illustrations are soft and understated, enriched with whimsical details and clever visuals that reinforce each strategy.”

Clarion Reviews