SOMETIMES I AM HOT LAVA

Beaming Books, April 2, 2024

Illustrated by Amelie Videlo

ISBN: 1506493459

Sometimes when I get mad . . . Bubble . . . Boil . . . Erupt!

Most of the time, Buddy is a regular kid. He has ups and downs. But when things don’t go his way, he can feel the magma bubble and boil inside of him until he erupts like a volcano. Fortunately, he knows a few ways to return to feeling as calm and cool as igneous rock.

Sometimes I Am Hot Lava shows kids like Buddy how to manage feelings of anger and frustration through mindful breathing techniques. Backmatter teaches readers about anger and helps us identify what we’re feeling, why we’re feeling it, and what we can do about it.

FREE printable coloring page and “I’m a Little Angry” song

How to Make a Volcano:

1. Outdoors or on a protected surface, place a plastic cup with a wide base (graduation-type cups work well)
2. Fill it 2/3 full with water
3. Add 3-4 Tbs of baking soda
4. Add 1 tsp of dish soap
5. (Optional) add a drop or two of food coloring or 1/2 oz to 2 oz of washable paint
6. Stir
7. Add up to 1 cup of white vinegar
8. Watch your volcano erupt!

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