Overview
The Loyal Dog and the Noisy Brain is a charming and engaging picture book designed to help children understand their thoughts and emotions. Meet Barkley, the loyal dog whose job is to protect-barking when the brain senses danger or feels overwhelmed. But sometimes, that barking gets too loud. Through relatable storytelling and playful illustrations, children learn how to pause, reflect, and calm their noisy thoughts while understanding that Barkley is trying to keep them safe. This heartwarming tale offers a simple, science-backed way to talk about emotions and mindfulness. Perfect for young readers ages 4-8, parents, and educators, this book helps kids build emotional resilience and feel empowered to understand their thoughts and feelings. Written by Dr. Molly McQueary, a sport and performance psychology expert, The Loyal Dog and the Noisy Brain provides kids with valuable tools to navigate their inner world with confidence and compassion.
Full Product Details
Author: Dr Molly McQueary
Publisher: Dr. Molly McQueary
Imprint: Dr. Molly McQueary
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.20cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.086kg
ISBN: 9798218635657
Pages: 28
Publication Date: 08 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 2 to 8 years
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
""The Loyal Dog and the Noisy Brain offers a beautiful blend of storytelling and brain science that is both engaging and empowering. Children will connect with Barkley's loyal protection and feel encouraged to approach their own noisy thoughts with compassion and curiosity."" ""Finally, a book that teaches kids what their brain is trying to do-keep them safe! Barkley's barking is the perfect way to explain the brain's protective instincts, and the story gives children valuable tools to quiet their thoughts with kindness and understanding."" ""The Loyal Dog and the Noisy Brain delivers a critical message: Your brain is just trying to keep you safe. By teaching children to understand and appreciate their brain's efforts, this book equips them with the skills to approach their emotions with curiosity and calmness.""
Author Information
Dr. Molly McQueary is a sport and performance psychology expert dedicated to helping high performers-athletes, executives, and teams-train their minds for success. Her passion lies in making complex brain science easy to understand and apply, especially for young minds. As a child, Dr. Molly was often overwhelmed by her own noisy brain and wished she had tools to understand her thoughts and emotions. Now, through The Loyal Dog and the Noisy Brain, she's on a mission to give children those tools early on, building emotional resilience and self-awareness through engaging storytelling and playful illustrations.
