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Reviews:

Calm Down Counting is a wonderful book for kids of all ages! Both cute and educational, it hits all the notes parents would want in a children’s book. With its charming illustrations and hilariously relatable story, I would recommend this book to anyone looking to teach their kids about anxiety in a lighthearted way.
~ Julianne Magnan, author and mother

This book was so cute! Through fun and relatable experiences, Calm Down Counting teaches children the importance of taking a moment to cool down and realign their feelings with an effective calming method. We live an era of anxiety and learning the calm down counting technique is more important than ever.
– Lindsay B, children’s book author and teacher

This beautiful picture book does an incredible job of leading children and their families through the process of calm down counting. The words and illustrations help young readers recognize that it is OK to be anxious, and the resources at the back are very helpful in dealing with those big feelings. I highly recommend this picture book to families everywhere!
– Coreen Wilkinson, special education curriculum leader

Five things I can see, four things I can hear, three things I can touch, two things I can smell… and one big deep breath. This is what we all need when anxiety and uncomfortable feelings arise. This story is very important not only for children, but for adults as well. Mindfulness is a practice that makes us strong and resilient, and learning it at a young age is beneficial to grow strong and attuned to our wants and needs.
– Roberta Abussi, retired preschool teacher

When our emotions get the best of us, Calm Down Counting is an excellent instruction manual for kids (and adults) to help regulate our emotions in 5 easy steps. Suzanne and Dania have artfully crafted a book to give us a story that both informs and beautifully entertains as it lays out concrete steps to tackle what makes us anxious in a world we can’t always control. A must-read for all!
– Christina Frost, children’s literature consultant

Molly’s family loves camping, but Molly isn’t a fan of the creepy-crawlies that seem intent on getting nice and close to her. In fact, they make her PANIC!

With the help of her mom, dad, and little sister, Molly practices using the 5-4-3-2-1 method for managing anxious thoughts and learns that while she can’t control the world around her, she can get a handle on her BIG feelings.

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Interview with the Author: Calm Down Counting

Calm Down Counting – Interview with Author Suzanne Elson

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Middle Grade

HAUNTED POND – Order Today!

Family camping, first crushes and an unsolved mystery make this shorter middle grade perfect for tweens reluctant to read longer novels, yet still crave a ghostly page-turning adventure.

Available to order now! Get your copy at your chosen book store:

https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/haunted-pond/9798330297603.html

https://www.waterstones.com/book/haunted-pond-suzanne-elson/9798330297603

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/haunted-pond-suzanne-elson/1146050060

https://www.amazon.ca/Haunted-Pond-Suzanne-Elson/dp/B0DBCZN7N2