In this picture book for children and adults, illustrated by Jim Durk, who is adored by thousands of children for his many Clifford the Big Red Dog and Thomas the Steam Engine books, a young boy discovers his mind is like a puppy, always wandering away, into the past or the future. He sets about learning to train his puppy mind to heel to the present moment. Through remembering to breathe, the …
Take the Time: Mindfulness for Kids by Maud Roegiers gently invites young readers to pause in their busy lives and notice the world around them with all their senses. Through simple text paired with soothing, contemplative illustrations, the book encourages children to slow down—stop, listen, look, and experience—becoming more aware of their thoughts, feelings, and the beauty around them. O…
Having been forced to move with her family to a new town and live under new identities, Evie Thomas no longer has her community, best friend, or grandmother around and finds her world an unbearably lonely and confusing place as even her own family changes before her eyes.
Sometimes emotions can make your head feel all mixed up! But this super useful book, in partnership with children's mental health charity Place2Be, is here to be your friend and guide, and to help you understand what's going on inside your brain. With My Mixed Emotions you can learn how to untangle your emotions, love your feelings, and make friends with yourself. Divided into happiness,…
Amber Brown loves the holidays. But this year, the season is bringing big changes. Amber's dad has moved back to New Jersey, which means shared custody. Soon Amber feels as if half of her belongs to her mom and half of her belongs to her dad. Amber decides that she needs to claim something for herself, and when the topic of ear-piercing comes up, she knows just what she's going to do! After all…