Hiro the Hot-Headed Hound: A Fun Rhyming Picture Book That Teaches Emotional Regulation, Anger Management, and Mindfulness for Kids Ages 4–8

Help Kids Tame Big Feelings with Hiro the Hot-Headed HoundA Fun, Rhyming Children’s Picture Book About Emotions, Anger Management, and Self-RegulationBuilds emotional regulation skills through kid-friendly mindfulness and calming techniquesSupports social-emotional learning (SEL) at home, school, or in counseling environmentsHelps children manage anger and frustration in a fun, non-judgmental wayEncourages meaningful conversations about feelings, self-control, and empathyPerfect for ages 4–8, bedtime reading, classrooms, calming corners, and read-aloudsHiro the Hot-Headed Hound is a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming children’s picture book that helps kids understand and manage big emotions through playful rhymes and colorful illustrations. Meet Hiro, a feisty Shiba Inu with a BIG temper. When things don’t go his way, Hiro barks, growls, and howls—until he learns that calming down is a skill he can practice.Designed for children ages 4–8, this engaging social-emotional learning (SEL) book introduces 12 fun and practical calming techniques to help kids cool off when they feel angry, frustrated, or overwhelmed. From wiggling paws and roaring like a lion to counting, doodling, and sniffing flowers, each strategy turns emotional regulation into something playful, relatable, and easy to remember.Perfect for home, classrooms, and therapy settings, Hiro the Hot-Headed Hound helps children learn that big feelings are normal—and manageable.Whether your child struggles with tantrums, big reactions, or simply learning how to name their emotions, this rhyming picture book offers practical tools wrapped in humor and heart. Hiro reminds young readers that they are always more than their “grr.”Add Hiro the Hot-Headed Hound to your child’s bookshelf today and help them turn big feelings into calm, confident moments.