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The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger's Syndrome (K.I. Al-Ghani children's colour story books) Hardcover – September 15, 2008

by Kay Al-Ghani (Author), Haitham Al-Ghani (Illustrator)
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Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping.

When it is asleep, the red beast is quite small, but when it wakes up, it begins to grow and grow.

This is the story of a red beast that was awakened.

Rufus is in the school playground when his friend John kicks a ball that hit him in the stomach, and wakes up the sleeping red beast: `I hate you - I'm gonna get you!'. The red beast doesn't hear the teacher asking if he's okay. It doesn't see that John is sorry - how can Rufus tame the red beast?

This vibrant fully illustrated children's storybook is written for children aged 5-9, and is an accessible, fun way to talk about anger, with useful tips about how to 'tame the red beast' and guidance for parents on how anger affects children with Asperger's Syndrome.

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  1. Reading age
    5 - 9 years
  2. Part of series
    K.I. Al-Ghani children's colour story books
  3. Print length
    48 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    3 - 2
  6. Dimensions
    11.1 x 0.39 x 8.74 inches
  7. Publisher
    Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  8. Publication date
    September 15, 2008
  9. ISBN-10
    1843109433
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1843109433
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A Startling original book about anger management. -- Healthybooks.org.uk

The illustrations are bold, vibrant in colour and child-friendly because they look like a very artistic child has drawn and then coloured them. There are 11 great strategies suggested at the back of the book, which are easy to implement and these alone make this terrific book work buying. -- Early Years Educator

The author offers strategies to tackle the uncontrollable outbursts of rage by children with special needs, which can be so difficult to contend with. "Inside every one of us lies a Red Beast sleeping. Asleep, the beast is small and harmless but when it wakes up, it grows into a destructive monster. This is a description that most parents of children with speical needs will recognise. -- BILD

This book has excellent tips for parents and teachers. This beautifully illustrated and child-friendly book, aimed at children aged 5-9,offers a host of strategies for anger management -- National Autism Society

This beautifully illustrated and child friendly book, aimed at children aged five to nine, offers a host of strategies for anger management. This book has excellent tips for parents and teachers. -- Communication

I cannot recommend this wonderful book highly enough... The book helps children to understand what is happening to them when they get angry. The author cleverly describes anger as a red beast... The wonderful illustrations and simple story help children to talk about how their red beast makes them feel and how they can learn to tame it. The author also takes time to explain the strategies used to support children with ASD... I would definitely recommend this for any parent who is struggling with an angry child. -- Wellbeing Mentor blog

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Learning to recognise and tame the red beast!

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Jessica Kingsley Publishers (September 15, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1843109433
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1843109433
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.1 x 0.39 x 8.74 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 366 ratings

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  1. Kay Al-Ghani

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    I am an enthusiastic cartoonist, animator and book illustrator. I graduated with Triple Distinction in Multi Media Studies from Hastings College of Art & Technology in the U.K..

    I was nominated for and won the Vincent Lines Award for creative excellence. My award winning cartoon animation is called 'Levi's Monkey Mike'. It has been be featured on a BBC documentary about George Formby (Frank Skinner on George Formby - BBC4)

    I have illustrated the following books:

    All published by Jessica Kingsley , The Red Beast, Making The Move, Learning About Friendship : Stories to Support Social Skills Training in Children with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism, From Home to School With Autism, The Panicosaurus, The Disappointment Dragon, The Green-Eyed Goblin, Autism Champions and the soon to be released, Winston Wallaby - Can't Stop Bouncing.

    I am both author and illustrator of "I really Don't know Why: A sibling Song to Autism"

    I have illustrated for books by Joy Beaney published by the NAS and Speechmark.

    I have also illustrated a number of therapeutic children's picture book (non ASD related) published by Schiffer Publishing in the USA, these are: "Baby Blue Has the Blues","Ronnie Raven Recycles" and Bertie Bumble Bee:Troubled by the letter "B" .

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    K. I. Al-ghani

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    I am a retired University lecturer, (PGSE Autism : University of Brighton, UK) , a Specialist Advisory Teacher, Autism Spectrum Specialist and international author of many therapeutic children's books.

    I write with my son, Haitham, who has Autism and who does all the illustrations for our books.

    Currently we have 11 ASD related books published : The Red Beast,(A best seller and translated into German and French) From Home to School with Autism, Learning About Friendship, Making The Move, The Panicosaurus, (Also a best seller) The Disappointment Dragon, The Green-Eyed Goblin, Winston Wallaby, Super Shamlal, Are You Feeling Cold Yuki - about Interoception and a brand new edition of The Red Beast with all new illustrations. Very soon there will be an anger workbook to accompany this new edition.

    We have a number of picture books published by Schiffer in the USA entitled "Baby Blue Has the Blues - One Whale's Journey to Acceptance","Ronnie Raven Recycles" and "Bertie Bumble Bee: Troubled by the letter 'b' ".

    Haitham is a cartoonist, animator and book illustrator. He graduated with Triple Distinction in Multi Media Studies from Hastings College of Art & Technology in the U.K.. He was nominated for and won the Vincent Lines Award for creative excellence. His award winning cartoon animation can be viewed by googling The George Formby Society and then his name and it has been featured on a BBC documentary about George Formby.

    I am so proud of Haitham's achievements. I think we make a great creative partnership. Having ASD has been a definite advantage in Haitham's work - he can work tirelessly on a project and he has a wonderful way with character illustration.

    If you want to start the day with a smile check out his "Levi's Monkey Mike"!

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Alleena Peppers
5.0 out of 5 stars If you teach students with autism, you need this book
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2019
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As an ASD teacher, I love having this book as a resource for my students. We have used it to front load lessons on emotions and also used it as a reflection piece and something to refer back to when we are “becoming the red beast”. I found it has also been helpful for their peer mentors to see this book and understand what it’s like for some of our kids when they are in a high feeling state. Would recommend getting this book!!
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momof2
5.0 out of 5 stars I got this for my seven year old son who ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2016
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I got this for my seven year old son who does not have Asperger's but has anxiety and ADHD. These diagnosis's can display the same explosive behavior as described in the book. We read every so often and after the 3rd time he realized that he too has a "red beast" and will hopefully be more aware to "tame" the anger!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is not just for kids on the spectrum...my neurotypical one uses it all the time!
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2016
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I put this purchase off for a long time because my Aspergers son didn't really need it. My neurotypical 5 year-old loves it, needs it and uses the terms and concepts frequently. A good book for any kid.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Aspergers
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2012
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This book was very helpful to my daughter. She read it herself, she read it to her son, and she took it to school and read it to the teachers and principal involved in developing and Individual Education Plan for her Aspergers' son.
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Caroline
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for anger mangement...
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2013
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My son is 7 years old, and autistic. Sometimes his feelings are just too much for him, and he doesn't understand how to manage his anger. He's a child that has to be fully explained something to where he would be able to comprehend. This book really helped him visualize his anger emotions, and helped him handle them much better. Now all I have to say is, "Calm that red beast down."
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StacyH
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2016
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Great book! It explains it in a way that is very easy to understand. My son loved it and we use words from it all the time!
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Skiing Rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2014
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I have used this with 4 year olds and 11 year olds! It is great and it is fun to see their "beast" get smaller!!!!! Thanks for writing such a useful, fun book!!!!
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Moonbabies
5.0 out of 5 stars Good Kids book about controlling anger
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2010
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I thought this book was great. It explained anger to children on their level, It showed how anger is started in us, how it can get out of control, and some kid friendly ways to control it. Very good book!
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alanna chupa
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived in good conditions
Reviewed in Canada on July 19, 2018
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Zoe Lazarou
5.0 out of 5 stars great
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Lily
5.0 out of 5 stars Hit the nail on the head!!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2014
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This is the 1st review I have ever written.. But I feel compelled to write it! This book had me in tears as it put a name to the outbursts my 11 yr old son has.. He is a complex kettle of fish, with a matrix of SEN, but is still totally misunderstood.. He is so 'normal' in so many ways, and the teachers seem to make no link with his sensory and academic SEN. I have been fighting a losing battle for many years.. The new SENCO has planned (with guidance from the ed Phsyc) to start a circle of friends for him after half term. I will be sending this book in to help them explain to the class exactly what is going on and how it is the red beast who appears not my son. Hopefully a couple of the teachers will also learn from it and be able to support him much better, hopefully resulting in helping him tame the beast!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic resource
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 22, 2014
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I'd highly recommend this book. We use it with our 6 year old who has Asperger's. He immediately understood the concept of the Red Beast and will refer to his own Red Beast when we talk over a meltdown. We talk about other people's Red Beasts now too. It is useful to externalise the feelings which overwhelm him during a meltdown. We are still working on the calming strategies! The story in the book is simple, clear, and to-the-point, and the illustrations are memorable and helpful. There are useful pointers for parents and others (e.g. teachers) about calming strategies. The introduction is informative. I particularly like the way that the author explains that everybody has a Red Beast inside them, but that some wake up more easily than others: I feel this helps the child realise they are not alone and are not 'wrong' to have these feelings and that the feelings can be managed with practice.
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catherine piper
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story. Provides simple language that children can use ...
Reviewed in Australia on September 19, 2015
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Great story. Provides simple language that children can use to describe their feelings and some wonderful meltdown management strategies.
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