The Cribbeldy Crank: Or How To Train An Angry Bug by Lisette Starr

If your kids loved "Hairy Mclairy" or "Room on the Broom", then they will LOVE Red Beetle Picture Books!

"The Cribbeldy Crank" is a fun way for younger children to learn about ANGER MANAGEMENT. 

A girl is followed home by an angry red bug. No matter how hard she tries she cannot get away from the "Cribbeldy Crank." When he bites, she becomes furious and fights with her brother. She must find a way to calm the bug and manage the difficult emotion of anger.

Combining vibrant illustrations with  rhythm and rhyme, The Cribbeldy Crank" is a perfect bedtime story and a must read for kids starting their reading journey.

"RED BEETLE BOOKS"

Following in the great tradition of moral tales, Red Beetle Books are designed to teach important life lessons in a fun and entertaining way. Exploring subjects like sharing, kindness, friendship, understanding differences, and adapting to change, Red Beetle Books will help your child develop their emotional intelligence, while fostering a life long love of books and reading.

Suitable for children from 3-8 years.

 If you're looking for fun books with a great message, (that your kids will actually want to read) check out the whole series.

"Horses For Courses" -on adapting to change, and developing resilience.

"Shog's Best Friends"-on friendship and diversity.

"A House for a Mouse" - on kindness, thoughtfulness and empathy.

"Where's My Bear?"- on sharing and generosity of spirit.

"Frogs In Space" - on being happy where ever you are, developing a resilient mindset.

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What people are saying about Red Beetle Books…

Fun to read and the verses were adorable and funny. – Deanie Humphrys-Dune

A very well written children's educational adventure story book, great colored pictures – Tony Parsons

Wonderful fun! Good messages! Fantastic characters! Highly recommend! – Cornelia Vahldiek

This is an incredible book for young children. Teaching anger management and basic mindfulness skills to young kids in a fun picture book is simply brilliant. – Denis Woo

I Love this book, it's wonderfully written and has such an awesome message. The the kids adore all the awesome pictures. – Marie Shapiro

This is one of the best kids books on anger I have seen. The rhyming and illustrations are lovely, but the message and teaching is the thing that really puts this book above the rest. This teaches a  for kids to manage their anger. – Kate Broughton.

These are the best children's books to come out in a long time. I particularly like the Piggle Character. They are just awesome. – Solo Dad from Iowa.

If you are looking for an anger management book for kids, this is the one you want – James Carlisle

OMG, my kids just love these books. And I actually enjoy reading them too. I totally recommend them. They are some of best books for young kids out there – Gretchen Hemmel

If you are looking for mindfulness books for kids, this a real winner. Awesome pictures, great rhymes. Lots of fun with a great message – Lucy Chan