Calm Down, Little Volcano - Paperback

by Laura Bischler Me (Author)

Calm Down, Little Volcano: A Story About Managing Big Feelings

When emotions swirl like a storm, children can learn to find their calm. Calm Down, Little Volcano is a heartwarming and empowering children's story that helps kids recognize, understand, and manage the whirlwind of strong feelings. Written for ages 4-8, this beautifully illustrated picture book follows Carter and his family as they discover simple, effective coping strategies to calm intense emotions-just like quieting a storm.

Perfect for classrooms, counseling, or bedtime reading, Calm Down, Little Volcano blends playful storytelling with practical social-emotional learning (SEL) tools. Children will see themselves in Carter's experiences and come away with strategies they can use right away to feel safe, understood, and in control.

Children will learn:

• How to recognize the "stormy" feelings of frustration and anger.
• Simple coping skills to calm the body and mind (breathing, movement, visualization, and more).
• That all feelings are okay-and with practice, they can be managed in healthy ways.
• The power of family, teachers, and friends in supporting emotional growth.

Why parents and teachers love this book:

✔ Supports SEL standards for grades K-5.

✔ Builds resilience and self-regulation through relatable storytelling.

✔ Creates openings for meaningful conversations about feelings.

✔ Includes colorful, hand-painted illustrations that captivate young readers.

Whether used at home or in school, Calm Down, Little Vol is more than just a story-it's a resource children will return to whenever emotions feel too big to handle.