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  • Paperback Edition
    • 978-1-03-831820-6
    • 8.5 x 8.5 inches
    • Standard Color interior
    • 36 pages
  • Hardcover Edition
    • 978-1-03-831821-3
    • 8.5 x 8.5 inches
    • Standard Color interior
    • 36 pages
  • Keywords
    • Anxiety and fear,
    • Mindful breathing exercises,
    • Calming exercises,
    • Emotional regulation,
    • Emotions and feelings,
    • Understanding emotions,
    • Blooming Petals Series

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Breathe to Relieve
by Linda Grubic


Little moose, Spruce, feels nervous while playing on the teeter-totter - but what is he to do? Come along as Spruce and his friend Mabel discover how to find peace and balance when faced with moments of nervousness. Breathe to Relieve is the second installment in the Blooming Petals series. In this charming story, unsure how to calm his anxious feelings, Spruce turns to Bruce, who teaches him about mindful breathing. Equipped with this new skill, Spruce meets his friend Mabel at the park to play on the teeter-totter again. When Mabel notices Spruce closing his eyes, her curiosity sparks a discussion that leads them to explore how mindful breathing can help manage their feelings. This heartwarming story introduces children to self-regulation through managing anxiety and encourages open discussions about feelings, making it a valuable tool for young readers and their caregivers alike. Blooming Petals is a six-book series centred on evidence-based positive psychology. The series is rooted in acceptance, connection and sustained growth of the caregiver-child relationship. A guiding resource for parents, educators, caregivers, and counsellors, the series offers a gentle and connected experience to nurture growth and flourishing.


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Linda Grubic is an author, coach and speaker. As a Human Flourishing Consultant and Coach, she works with children, teens, parents and families. Using a strengths-based and positive psychology approach, she is passionate about the interplay of genetics and our environment to harness human flourishing. Blooming Petals, her debut children’s book series, offers a holistic approach to the caregiver-child relationship. Linda gently brings awareness to accepting and connecting with ourselves, so we authentically accept and connect with others.


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