I Am Not My Mad

By Ke'Ona T James

Sometimes big feelings feel too big for little bodies.

Zuri is having a wonderful day. Her curls bounce, her heart feels light, and at school she builds the tallest block tower she has ever made. But when the tower crashes and a classmate laughs, Zuri's mad grows fast. It gets louder. It gets hotter. It gets bigger than her words.

With help from her caring teacher, Zuri learns that mad is not bad - it is a feeling. She discovers how to pause, breathe, name what she feels, and make things right after a hard moment.

I Am Not My Mad is a heartfelt social-emotional picture book that helps children understand anger, self-regulation, repair, and self-worth. Perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and classrooms, this story reminds children that one angry moment does not define who they are.

They are kind.
They are brave.
They are growing.
And they are more than their mad.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H6TMGL29
• ISBN13: 9798180306265
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"