Stockly, Lauren
Be Mindful of Monsters: A Book for Helping Children Accept Their Emotions
- ISBN 13:
- 9781953094001
- author:
- Stockly, Lauren
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Bumble Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 42
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 21.6 x 0.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Ezzy is an adventurous child struggling with emotions that feel like monsters. In "Be Mindful of Monsters," a new early reader by registered play therapist Lauren Stockly, Ezzy embarks on a journey to accept uncomfortable feelings using mindfulness. The book pairs therapeutic purpose with a compelling story and beautiful illustrations, demonstrating how mindfulness can help children cope with powerful emotions. Written to help children understand and manage difficult feelings, "Be Mindful of Monsters" features a diverse character and universal themes that can resonate with any child. The story is designed to spark dialogue between children and their caregivers, making it a valuable resource for both reading for fun and targeted therapy. The book also includes stunning illustrations by celebrated artist Ellen Surrey, influenced by the drawings of real kids. For children and therapists alike, "Be Mindful of Monsters" offers a unique approach to emotional acceptance, using vivid metaphors to explain how emotions work in the brain. This is complemented by a companion workbook, "Mindful Monsters," which provides fun and unique interventions to bring home the lessons of the book.