What Does Simon Say?

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Welcome to </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>AnchorLeaf Hollow</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> where a thoughtful young </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>sloth named Simon</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is learning that going slow isn't just okay-it's magical.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>In Simon Says: Go Slow Simon faces a challenge that leaves him feeling sad and disappointed... all because he's slower than the others. As his emotions grow from sadness to frustration and anger readers are invited to journey alongside Simon through the lush and enchanting world of AnchorLeaf Hollow.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Through whimsical magical encounters Simon learns how his</span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> brain and body work together when big feelings show up </strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>and most importantly-how to gently </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>guide himself back to calm. </strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Along the way young readers will discover powerful </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>emotional regulation skills</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> like:</span></p><ul><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Box breathing</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Grounding</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Externalizing thoughts</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Guided imagery</span></li><li><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> Counting and pausing</span></li></ul><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Designed to be </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>developmentally engaging</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> and beautifully illustrated this story weaves in therapeutic tools without ever feeling clinical. Thoughtful prompts throughout encourage children to reflect connect and try the skills right alongside Simon-making learning feel natural fun and empowering.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Written by a licensed</span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> mental health clinician</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> this story is inspired by a real-life sloth named Simon who serves as a beloved mental health ambassador in his community. Simon Says: Go Slow is a heartwarming playful and magical introduction to</span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> emotional wellness and mindfulness</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> that kids will want to read again and again.</span></p><p></p>