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1-2-3 A Deep Breath For Me
By Hillary Harper
Illustrated by Felipe Calv
Picture Book
38 Pages
Ages 3-8
Cannoli & Co. Books
ISBN-13: 9798988363637
Meet Mack, the pup with emotions as big as his paws! At times, Mack finds himself overwhelmed by his feelings. His stomach is filled with butterflies, his legs grow wobbly, and he feels short of breath. Thankfully, Mack has his trusty sidekick, Gertie, to guide him through the tough times. Together, they explore ways to manage and overcome these powerful emotions.
Through Mack’s journey, children can learn breathing exercises, visualization techniques, and other self-regulation activities that can be practiced in their daily lives.
My Review
What a great book! Everyone can relate to feeling anxious about certain things. Sometimes it can be really hard to get through those feelings. In this story about Mack and Gertie, we learn that with a few deep breaths and a rhyme to go with it, we can get through anything. Mack is a big dog and can’t understand why he’s afraid of everything, then little small Gertie moves in and is afraid of nothing it seems. I truly believe that this book will help kids learn a method to overcome their anxiety! I love that these two characters were based on actual real dogs!! Overall a fantastic book!
Hillary Harper has worked in the field of early childhood education since 2006. During this time she has worked as an elementary and preschool teacher, academic designer, and preschool/center director.Her love of children’s books helped launch her book company, Cannoli & Co. Books, in 2023. Cannoli & Co. Books bring engaging, timeless, and creative stories to children and adults alike. The company is named after Hillary’s “best boy”, an English cream golden retriever named Cannoli. He and his canine brothers and sisters are the inspiration for her funny stories.
Hillary is a native of Ohio. She has three teenage daughters, who also inspire her on a daily basis. She is a second generation teacher and writer, following in the footsteps of her parents. Outside of her professional life, Hillary enjoys spending time gardening, taking care of her house plants, and going on adventures.
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