Cully’s Tantrum

About the Book

Cully is a five-year-old boy who has been inside all day because of the wet and cold weather. He sees his new bike leaning against the garage wall and he becomes impatient to go and ride it. However, his mother says he can’t because it is raining and cold so Cully throws a tantrum hoping to persuade his mother to change her mind. Cully then experiences a range of emotions throughout the course of the tantrum.

There are suggestions for educators to guide children through Cully’s experience and identify themselves in similar situations. Cully’s Tantrum simply explores the power children can gain by identifying and understanding their emotions.

About the Author

Kay Ackerman gained qualifications as a teacher in New Zealand and since graduation, has taught in primary and secondary schools throughout New Zealand, Australia, South Korea and Kuwait. Not only is Kay an experienced teacher, she is also a mother and grandmother.