"Bright, fun, interactive board book perfect for helping children explore their emotions. "
Children encounter ten different emotions in the pages of this brightly illustrated board book. They’re invited to choose too whether they are feeling – for example – calm as a panda or jumpy as a kangaroo.
A press out piece on the opposite page shows us a very Zen panda, and excitable kangaroo on the reverse, both demonstrating their emotions to the max. Now that children can recognise those feelings, text hidden under the press out pieces suggests ways to achieve positive states - counting with eyes closed, breathing slowly in and out, taking strong breaths through the nose to fill up with energy.
Well-constructed, appealing to look at, this will be very useful as a conversation starter and learning tool. The press out pieces pack neatly back into their slots to keep them safe and in place for repeat readings.
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A fun way to explore feelings with 2–5-year-olds through play.
Are you feeling as BRAVE as a lion or as WORRIED as a warthog? Find the brave inside you by roaring like a lion. How do you feel now?
A positive, energetic and playful way for children aged 2 to 5 years to recognise their feelings and lift their mood.
The different animal characters visualise each feeling – from brave to worried, cuddly to lonely – so children can identify and communicate their own emotions. Underneath the puzzle pieces are funny or reassuring things for children to do to lift their mood or turn negative feelings into more positive ones. Self-regulating feelings is a learned skill.
This book offers strategies for children to practise, such as fun physical activities, mindfulness, breathing techniques and reassurance.
The book also offers parents and carers a tool to open conversations to foster good mental health through play. The double-sided puzzle pieces fit together for extra fun - good for concentration and mastering fine motor skills. Feelings included: brave, worried, cuddly, lonely, calm, jumpy, bold, shy, strong, lazy.
Also available in the Choose Your Mood Puzzle Book series is Happy as a Lamb, which focuses on emotions: happy, grumpy, excited, sad, safe, scared, joyful, angry, proud, embarrassed.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Brave as a Lion and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Brave as a Lion features in the following genres: Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, First Concepts, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Books for Babies and Toddlers
Brave as a Lion is available in Board book
Brave as a Lion was written by Mama Makes Books and published by Mama Makes Books
Brave as a Lion has 10 pages
Yes it is part of Choose Your Mood Board Books series
£7.19
