Bella and the Powerful 5
by Tammy Powder

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Bella loves adventures—building forts, climbing trees, and exploring with her friends. But sometimes even brave girls like Bella feel scared. When a big carnival comes to town, Bella can’t wait to ride the giant Swing, but it isn’t long before her excitement turns into panic. With help from her mom, Bella learns a special trick called the Powerful 5, a simple way to calm her body, quiet her worries, and rediscover her courage. Perfect for children ages four and up, Bella and the Powerful 5 is a heartwarming story about understanding anxiety, finding bravery in unexpected moments, and discovering that sometimes true strength begins with taking a deep breath. It’s a comforting, empowering read for kids and a practical tool for parents and teachers alike.

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"As an Educational Assistant with over 25 years of experience supporting children with diverse emotional and educational challenges, I applaud Tammy Powder for creating one of the best tools I have seen for managing anxiety. Bella and the Powerful 5 is an engaging, relatable story for elementary children that teaches a valuable strategy for reducing and eliminating the crippling effects of anxiety. By using this tool, it allows an anxiety-filled child to return to a sense of calmness. It can be used by any age, at any time." —Cory Ouellette, Educational Assistant, Mom, Gran "Bella and the Powerful 5 offers a beautiful depiction of bravery in the face of fear, worry, and anxiety. Through grounding herself and activating her five senses, Bella is able to connect with her body and move through her worry. This book provides a powerful lesson to all those who cope with anxiety in a fun and joyful way that speaks directly to our children." —Kim Duret, Mother and Mental Health Counselor.

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Tammy Powder is a mother of four, a certified meditation teacher, and a public speaker with specialized training in helping children develop mindfulness tools. She has brought her experience into local schools, designing workshops that empower kids to build their own toolboxes for coping with anxiety and emotions, just like Bella. As a passionate advocate for parents and mental health awareness, Tammy also teaches families the importance of self-care and understanding the challenges their children face. Her own parenting journey has inspired her to create stories that connect ,educate, and empower young readers. Tammy is a Canadian author who lives with her husband and their four beloved dogs, sharing her heart and encouraging families along her journey.

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Contributors

Author

Tammy Powder

Illustrator

Pia Reyes