I Can Be Calm

A series of beautifully illustrated board books exploring big feelings. This sturdy, interactive board book is designed to help young children explore what it means to be Clam and why it matters. On each spread is a scene in which lively little children demonstrate ordinary acts of calm, from sharing toys to inviting others to join in their games. Questions are posed too, such as, ‘How could you cheer up someone who is sad?’ and there’s a wheel to turn that reveals different ways to be calm, all eminently doable for little ones. The final spread shows readers how to make a calm jar, something they can add to every time they do something kind, and here turning the wheel reveals different potential recipients of calm, from friends to pets, to the grown ups in the readers’ lives. One of a series, it’s bright to look at, fun to read and full of practical, constructive advice. The simple narrative in each book carries an important message: it is important to listen to our feelings, acknowledge them, and feel safe enough to express and share them with others. At the end of each book there is a practical exercise to help little ones deal with the emotion and a fun wheel to express how they feel. Other Titles in This Series I can be Brave I can be Happy I can be Kind