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Ravi’s Roar (Paperback)

Ravi’s Roar (Paperback)

A warm, engaging picture book that explores big emotions and emotional regulation through the story of a young boy learning to understand and manage his anger. Ravi feels a roar building inside him, like a tiger that takes over when things go wrong. At first, the roar feels powerful and exciting, but soon Ravi learns how his behaviour affects others and discovers the importance of recognising feelings, calming down, and making amends. The story uses simple language and vivid imagery to help children relate to and understand difficult emotions.

Helpful when

A child experiences big emotions, tantrums, or difficulty calming down after becoming upset.

Why this is Roost approved

Stories that externalise emotions help children make sense of feelings that can otherwise feel overwhelming. By turning Ravi’s anger into a “roaring tiger,” the book gives children a concrete way to recognise, talk about, and reflect on big emotions. Repetition and familiar emotional patterns support understanding over time, while the focus on repair and reconnection aligns closely with early childhood intervention approaches to emotional development.

This is a Roost Approved recommendation. The Resource Roost does not sell this item and pricing and availability may vary. Last seen priced around R170. Also available at Takealot.
How to use at home
  • Read together during calm moments rather than in the middle of an outburst.
  • Talk about the tiger as a way to name feelings without blame.
  • Re-read often to support emotional understanding through familiarity.
Age groups

Preschool (3-5) and Early Primary (5-7)

Language

English

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