The award-winning author of Abuelita and Me explores the power of language in this energetic, imaginative picture book that takes readers on a wild word chase. When Ali's cousin rips his favorite book, angry words explode out of him. The words are so angry, they come to life! They tease Ama, wreak havoc on their abuelita's home, and crash through the neighborhood. Ali didn't mean to hurt anyone, but now that the words are on the loose, it's up to him to catch them-and to repair the damage they've done. Acclaimed illustrator Erika Medina brings Ali's word monsters to life in this fun and fast-paced exploration of anger, accountability, and resolving conflict. • AN "EMOTIONAL" SEL TITLE: Main character learns how to express their anger and resolve conflict by taking responsibility for their actions • VALIDATING FEELINGS: Expressing anger is normal and this book validates it as an important emotion to express and understand • FUNNY ILLUSTRATIONS: The word monsters are silly and surreal and offer an accessible way of exploring the impact of behavior • ACTION-PACKED: The story is fast-paced and exciting and readers will want to read it again and again • AWARD-WINNING CREATORS: Carranza's debut, Abuelita and Me / Abuelita y yo, won the International Latino Book Award and was featured in Kirkus' List of the Best Books of 2022 • FOR FANS OF: Allie All Along and My Monster and Me • LEVELING INFO: Coming soon "A valuable depiction of the emotions in all of us. Kids will be wide-eyed with surprise and recognition both as they eagerly read Fighting Words." "A perceptive consideration of the effects of anger-and a much-needed blueprint for how to deal with them."
