Overview

Have you ever experienced BIG emotions-and didn't know what to do with them? Maybe you felt angry and wanted to lash out... Or had so much anxiety about a test that you couldn't focus... Perhaps you felt terribly sad or confused or scared... Did you know that your body sends you signals before your mind recognizes the emotion? And these signals can not only provide clues to what's happening, they can help you regulate your feelings-in a healthy way! In My Body Knows. Do I Know?, you'll begin to build your emotional vocabulary, learn coping skills, and gain self-awareness to navigate your emotions.

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My Body Knows. Do I Know? helps children with the mind-body connection that is so important in feeling and processing emotions. I love how it highlights that emotions aren't simply stereotypical facial expressions to memorize but also sensations that can be felt in the body. Introducing the concept of triggers is also a great way to help a child think more deeply about what may set off an emotional reaction, and following up with coping skills paves the way for meaningful action steps they can apply to their lives. Briana Drimmer, licensed educational psychologist and school psychologist This book is well-written, colorfully illustrated, and insightful. My son read it, too, and acted out the emotions! I wish this book was around when I was a kid, as I'm learning more about myself now as a grown woman than I did as a child. Jeanna Bellardo, mom of a neurodivergent son My Body Knows. Do I Know? is a wonderful book that provides readers with important information and definitions about emotions and how to respond to the variety of emotions that we may experience at any given time or moment. The story delivers an important message and helps readers understand coping strategies and skills that can be utilized when feeling big emotions. The illustrations are perfectly paired with the story and allow readers to see expressions that they may be able to relate to when their bodies experience an emotional response to a given situation. Overall, the story My Body Knows. Do I Know? shares a powerful message in a way that is meaningful to those of varying ages. It's relatable and is a must-have for classrooms and children's home libraries! Kathleen Kravitz, special education teacher My Body Knows. Do I know? is a fully present, important children's read that delightfully explains human emotions from the pleasant to the unpleasant with easy-to-understand, helpful tips guiding the reader along the way. With a gentle flow of rhyme, author Ashley Hope Cournoyer-Smith encourages the reader to connect to their body, bringing awareness to the present moment. Young illustrator Katherine Amankrah stuns with her colorful, inclusive drawings...a beautiful visual page-turner. What a lovely addition this work would make to any children's library. Lauren Eileen, inclusive children's book author ofLauren and Val Take a Walk My Body Knows Do I Know is an amazing learning tool that teaches children of all ages to identify the emotions they are feeling and the physical effects they can have on their bodies. Coping skills are introduced to address the physical reactions that result from their emotions. Simple language, engaging illustrations, and valuable information combine to make this a cherished, not-to-be-missed book to add to your children's library. Connie Jo Miller, mom to an awesome kid on the spectrumand author of the children's Words of Whimsy series

Author Information

Ashley Hope Cournoyer-Smith is a school psychologist. She wrote this book because she recognized the need to teach children, families, and educators to be mindful of the body's signals that precede emotions' manifestation. When she's not connecting with her students, she spends time with her family and friends, learns through books and podcasts, and appreciates nature with her husband and their dog. Katherine Amankrah is a tween freelance artist, character designer, and author from Worcester, Massachusetts. Her notable achievements to date include having one of her paintings sold at auction and painting an electrical box. My Body Knows. Do I Know? is her first full-length children's book illustration.

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