Feeling Balanced - Outback

My son has big meltdowns and I've been looking for something to help him name what he's feeling — this book’s animal textures keep him engaged while we read about the simple calming tools together. It's clearly written by someone who understands kids' nervous systems.

The touch-and-feel textures kept my three-year-old engaged while we talked about the kangaroo being "bouncy-happy." I love how each animal teaches a simple calming technique, like deep breathing with the wombat.

My toddler is usually all over the place after a long day, but the touch-and-feel textures in this book actually calm her down. The kangaroo's fur is surprisingly soft, and she loves tracing the stars while we talk about feeling brave. It's a simple, clever way to teach little ones about their emoti