I Really Want to Shout!: questions to ask and activities to try
There's so much that makes her want to yell! I Really Want to Shout! is a funny, rhyming story about getting cross and finding ways to cope.
What age is it for? I Really Want to Shout! is best for ages 3–7. Good for: Feeling cross and wanting to yell.
I Really Want to Shout! (Simon Philip and Lucia Gaggiotti)
- Age
- 3-7
- Best for
- Feeling cross and wanting to yell
Read it with gusto, then talk about the things that make your child want to shout, and one thing that helps them calm down.
What it helps with
- Feeling cross and frustrated
- What to do instead of shouting
- Naming what makes you angry
- Laughing about big feelings
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What made her want to shout?”
- “Did she shout?”
- “What did she try instead?”
- “What makes you want to shout?”
- “Is it OK to feel angry?”
- “What helps you calm down?”
5-minute activities to try together
Shout pillow
Pick a pillow you're allowed to shout into when you feel really cross.
Calm menu
Draw three things that help you calm down: a hug, a drink of water, stamping feet.
Free printables: I Really Want to Shout! worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
When Sophie Gets Angry—Really, Really Angry… (Molly Bang)
- Best for
- Explosive anger, and calming down afterwards
- Age
- 3-7
Howl (Kat Patrick and Evie Barrow)
- Best for
- Having a terrible day and needing to let it out
- Age
- 3-7
Grumpy Monkey (Suzanne Lang and Max Lang)
- Best for
- Grumpy moods that don't have a clear reason
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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