Mindful Monsters

Sometimes sadness can feel like a big monster inside of us, making everything hurt. In this relatable story, Suki Sadness really is a monster-but she's here to help readers learn that sadness is nothing to be afraid of. It's a feeling we all have sometimes! Essential social and emotional learning concepts and mindful coping strategies are presented through an accessible narrative about the sadness we feel when having to say goodbye. As readers explore the simple text and bright illustrations, they develop the foundations for a healthy relationship with their emotions.

What happens when we take our excitement a little too far? It can be too much of a good thing! Readers discover this as they follow along with the story of Eddie Excitement-an adorably illustrated character who helps them understand what excitement feels like in their body, what it looks like in action, and how it can cause problems if it gets a little out of control. This monster's job is to give readers the tools to cope with big feelings and to see that they're nothing to be afraid of.

Anger can sometimes feel like a monster that wants to yell and roar and destroy whatever is in its path. However, there are healthier ways to cope with such a big feeling, and readers discover this as they explore what happens to Albus Anger when he gets into an argument. This relatable story helps readers better understand their own emotions and find the words to name and describe feelings of anger when they arise. Presented with simple text and adorable illustrations, this is an essential social and emotional learning tool for young readers.

Anxiety is an emotion that children feel but might find it challenging to describe or understand. As young readers follow the story of Anya Anxiety, they discover words they can use to articulate anxious feelings as well as coping strategies for when their anxiety can feel like a scary monster. The narrative structure and colorful illustrations make this a fun and relatable social and emotional learning resource. By learning to name anxiety and use tools for coping with anxious feelings, early learners can feel empowered to take charge of their own mental health.