Calm Down Counting is a wonderful book for kids of all ages! Both cute and educational, it hits all the notes parents would want in a children’s book. With its charming illustrations and hilariously relatable story, I would recommend this book to anyone looking to teach their kids about anxiety in a lighthearted way.
~ Julianne Magnan, author and mother

This book was so cute! Through fun and relatable experiences, Calm Down Counting teaches children the importance of taking a moment to cool down and realign their feelings with an effective calming method. We live an era of anxiety and learning the calm down counting technique is more important than ever.
- Lindsay B, children's book author and teacher

This beautiful picture book does an incredible job of leading children and their families through the process of calm down counting. The words and illustrations help young readers recognize that it is OK to be anxious, and the resources at the back are very helpful in dealing with those big feelings. I highly recommend this picture book to families everywhere!
- Coreen Wilkinson, special education curriculum leader

Five things I can see, four things I can hear, three things I can touch, two things I can smell... and one big deep breath. This is what we all need when anxiety and uncomfortable feelings arise. This story is very important not only for children, but for adults as well. Mindfulness is a practice that makes us strong and resilient, and learning it at a young age is beneficial to grow strong and attuned to our wants and needs.
- Roberta Abussi, retired preschool teacher

When our emotions get the best of us, Calm Down Counting is an excellent instruction manual for kids (and adults) to help regulate our emotions in 5 easy steps. Suzanne and Dania have artfully crafted a book to give us a story that both informs and beautifully entertains as it lays out concrete steps to tackle what makes us anxious in a world we can't always control. A must-read for all!
- Christina Frost, children's literature consultant

This book is amazing! Anyone who has ever experienced a moment of fear or worry would benefit—and I think that includes us all! I love how at first the mother is teaching the girl the Calm Down strategy, later she remembers and has the skillset to use it on her own. Finally, she helps her father and teaches him. The illustrations are adorable and the back matter just brings this much-needed story to the next level. I highly recommend educators, therapists, and parents, purchase this book and you'll be giving children the skills they need to overcome obstacles in life now and for years to come.
- Amy, Amazon review

This book is a fabulous way to help littles deal with their big emotions! The camping setting provides a fun, relatable backdrop for an easy method to help people of all ages calm their minds when faced with anxiety. A must have for neurdivergent youth or young people who struggle with anxiety.
- BrittyNel, Amazon review

Every classroom and household should have a copy of this book. Children and adults will learn how to deal with anxiety in a fun and mindful way.
- Roberta, Amazon review

A fun and beautifully illustrated story that provides real-world tools to help kids deal with anxiety that really all kids can use these days. I highly recommend it!
- D.H. Henry, Amazon review

Fun story demonstrating a proven technique for calming your brain when anxiety kicks in. Cute illustrations, too! This book would be a great addition to any home library or school classroom.
- April B., Amazon review

This book is GORGEOUS! Perfect for kiddos who struggle with anxiety. A must buy!!
- Anonymous Amazon review

Calm Down Counting is a fun story about the very real fear of creepy crawlies. For some children, bugs are exciting; for others, like Molly, they can be terrifying. The author took a common childhood fear and created the perfect guide for finding calm when a child (or adult) is anxious or afraid. Calming Down Counting is a perfect addition to every elementary classroom.
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- Adam, Amazon review

Great Read For Children Who Struggle With Fear or Anxiety
Amazing pictures and my students love the characters in the story! It has a good story to make it engaging while still teaching important self-regulation skills. If any of your students struggle with anxiety read this book with them, they will love it!
- Rebecca, Amazon review

Amazing book for anxiety in children, could’ve used this as a kid!
- CE, Amazon review