Calming techniques are introduced via a simple story involving two animal friends in this charming board book. Coco pounces, Coco breaks. Calm down, Coco! Take three deep breaths. When the rambunctious Coco the cat acts out, her wise mouse friend demonstrates a variety of ways that she can channel her energy and self-regulate her emotions. Key Features: . This social-emotional board book provides a fun way for parents, caregivers, and teachers to introduce and reinforce calming techniques that young children can use when they are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed. . Young readers can learn, mimic, and practice deep breathing, counting, yoga poses, and other self-regulation strategies along with Coco. . The bright, graphic illustrations and simple, sparse text are ideal for babies, toddlers, and youngsters just learning to read. Youngsters will enjoy following along with the two animal friends while learning key lessons about impulse control and relaxation that will serve them for years to come. AUTHOR: Joan Waites is an award-winning author-illustrator with more than 50 titles published for the children's trade and educational markets. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. Visit her at www.joanwaites.com or follow her on Instagram at @joanwaites.? SELLING POINTS: . AN ADORABLE INTRODUCTION TO CALMING TECHNIQUES: Behaviors modeled in the story can be mimicked by young children to self-regulate when they are feeling stressed, angry, or overwhelmed. . BRIGHT, GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS: Charming art provides visual interest for babies and toddlers. . SIMPLE, SPARSE TEXT: Short, simple sentences are ideal for youngsters just learning to read.
