Text © 2026 Agata Zaremba | Illustrations © 2026 Bethany Rose Cannon
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Young children experience big feelings in their bodies before they have words for them.
This story models a simple, repeatable skill you can practice together:
Name the feeling. ("I feel scared.")
Notice the body. ("My chest feels tight.")
Breathe slowly together.
When Dot says, "Would you like help?", she shows a healthy way technology — and adults — can support children. Dot does not fix Ollie's feelings. She stays close and practices the skill with him.
The goal is not to remove fear, but to build confidence in handling it.
You can use the phrase from the book anytime:
Name it.
Feel it.
Breathe slow.
Over time, children learn how to respond to big emotions in a safe and healthy way.
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