Leo Learns to Calm the Storm Inside: A Story About Big Feelings and Finding Calm (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798277783382)

Big feelings can feel like a storm but every storm eventually runs out of rain.

Leo Learns to Calm the Storm Inside is a gentle, reassuring picture book designed to help children navigate overwhelming emotions. Meet Leo, a six-year-old whose feelings can rise like powerful ocean waves. Through relatable everyday moments, like the frustration of getting the wrong colored cup, Leo discovers that his feelings are simply signals.

More than just a story, this book is a practical toolkit.

As Leo practices his calming strategies, children learn actionable "calm-down tools" alongside him, including:

• The Balloon Breath: A simple breathing technique to switch off stress.
• The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Anchor: Using the five senses to stay present and calm.
• Name It to Tame It: How to use words to make big feelings feel smaller.
• Movement is Medicine: Using physical play to release "shaky" energy.
• The Power of Self-Kindness: Learning that it's okay to make mistakes.

Why parents and teachers love this book

Written with warm, supportive language, this story is an essential resource for children ages 3-8, parents looking for gentle parenting tools, and educators seeking SEL resources for the classroom.

Includes "Leo's Toolbox: A Guide for Grown-Ups," a special section at the end of the book with step-by-step instructions on how to implement the 5-4-3-2-1 technique and other tools in real-life situations.

Help your child find their inner calm. Add Leo Learns to Calm the Storm Inside to your library today!

Author: Shobha Goyal
ISBN-13: 9798277783382
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 12/07/2025
Pages: 44
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d