Early Childhood 10 Order at freespirit.com • fax 714.230.7070 • phone 1.800.858.7339 Violet the Snowgirl A Story of Loss and Healing by Lisa L. Walsh, illustrated by Wendy Leach Using the simple analogy of building a snowman and watching it melt, this book helps children process change, like moving to a new school, and offers strategies for dealing with more difficult loss, like divorce or death. Included at the back of the book are discussion questions, diagrams, and additional resources. 36 pp., full-color, HC, 11¼" x 9¼". Ages 5–10. GRL-L, grade 2/Lexile 580L 899686...$15.99 $11.99 NEW! What Does Grief Feel Like? by Korie Leigh, Ph.D., illustrated by Mike Malbrough Children learn how to describe and understand their grief when someone dies. This gentle, reassuring book shares the many ways people grieve when a loved one dies while validating children’s unique grief experiences. Open-ended questions throughout the book invite children to share what they are thinking, feeling, and going through. 40 pp., full-color, HC, 8" x 10". Ages 3–8. GRL-N, grade 3/Lexile AD470L 899857...$17.99 $13.49 NEW! I Remember My Breath Mindful Breathing for All My Feelings by Lynn Rummel, illustrated by Karen Bunting Help children calm themselves when experiencing big feelings by teaching them to pay attention to their breath. This book introduces young children to mindful breathing as an emotional self-regulation strategy. Along with the characters, readers learn to recog- nize how emotions feel in the body and how they can use their breath to recover from challenging feelings. A special section for adults provides additional information and activities to reinforce the book’s message. 36 pp., full-color, HC, 10" x 10". Ages 4–8. GRL-M, grade 2/ Lexile AD460L 899832...$16.99 $12.99 “As a psychologist and play therapist, I’m always on the lookout for books that are fun for kids as well as helpful for understanding emotions. I highly recommend this book for all families!” —Angela M. Yoder, Ph.D., RPT, associate professor, Eastern Illinois University
