Piggie Bear's Power Of Happiness

Piggie Bear's Power of Happiness

Product Description Piggie Bear's Power of Happiness, as the newest addition to the Piggy Bear book series, helps children identify and manage their emotions in fun, loving, and effective ways. Piggie Bear guides readers through visualizations that expand their hearts and can help prevent future suffering.By teaching young children to identify their emotions, release extra energy, and perform deep belly breathing and self-hugs, Piggie Bear is there to encourage kids through every feeling. Review "I love this book! Through simple verse and lively characters, Piggie Bear's Power of Happiness helps young children understand a range of everyday emotions. It gives simple yet effective ways for children to embrace their emotions, calm themselves down and feel happy and relaxed. The illustrations are wonderful! Bravo!"-Janan Cain, Award-Winning Author and Illustrator of The Way I Feel and Roonie B. Moonie: Lost and Alone "Sweet characters and a gentle tone bring these important SEL lessons to life." -Elizabeth Verdick, Award-Winning Author of the Toddler Tools(R) series "Piggie Bear is a sweet and kind guide to help children navigate emotions and cultivate happiness." -Wendy O'Leary, M.Ed., Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and Award-Winning Author of Breathing Makes It Better and The Monster Parade "This book definitely will help children figure out what happiness is all about." -Scott Menchin, Award-Winning Author and Illustrator of Taking a Bath with the Dog and Other Things that Make Me Happy "Mara James is changing the mental health narrative" -Story Monsters Inc Magazine About the Author Originally from New York, Mara James relocated to California with her husband and her three children in 2007. They established Dr. James's OBGYN practice, and for seven years, Mara managed the busy office. Then, in 2014, Mara unexpectedly experienced a manic episode and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Through her battle with mental health, many wellness professionals helped Mara heal and transform her life. Mara's experience--in addition to the experience of some of her close family members--has kindled in her a passion for forwarding the cause of children's mental health. She established the Extraordinary Lives Foundation and created Piggie Bear to promote mental health awareness and provide both children and their parents with the resources they need to pursue holistic wellness in any and all avenues available. Mara lives with her family in Orange County, California. Matthew Mew has been working with children's books and materials as an author and illustrator for over thirty-five years. After graduating from UCLA with a degree in design, he worked for six years as a character illustrator in the Disneyland Creative Services Department. For the past thirty years he has been a freelancer, designing and illustrating children's products and print media for companies both large and small.