What Does My Body Say? - (Everyday Feelings with Sesame Street) by Anna Anderhagen (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- Abby has first-day-of-school jitters and learns some magical moves for navigating big feelings!
- 4-7 Years
- 10.0" x 8.0" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
- Series Name: Everyday Feelings with Sesame Street
Description
Book Synopsis
Abby has first-day-of-school jitters and learns some magical moves for navigating big feelings! What Does My Body Say? helps young readers and their adults recognize how their bodies express feelings--and how to respond with care and confidence. From tummy flutters to tight shoulders, our bodies often speak before we do. Abby Cadabby learns to listen to her body's clues and discovers calming techniques like Butterfly Breathing, Hug It Out, and Body Scans. She explores how to manage big feelings like nervousness and excitement--using her body as a helpful guide. Developed with expert input from a Mayo Clinic pediatric psychologist, this warm story supports emotional literacy and body awareness in young children. With vibrant illustrations, and beloved Sesame Street characters, this book is perfect for:- Helping children connect physical sensations with emotional experiences
- Supporting social-emotional learning at home, in classrooms, or in therapy
- Encouraging self-soothing strategies that build resilience and confidence
About the Author
Author Anna Anderhagen is a Minneapolis-based teacher, performer, and early childhood music educator with a passion for helping children thrive. Drawing from her background in theater, music, and education, she loves helping kids (and their grown-ups) explore wellness topics such as the magical mind-body connection. Through her books, music classes, and puppetry, she encourages meaningful connections and lifelong healthy habits for children.
Illustrator Hisashi Maeda is an illustrator and graphic designer with more than twenty years of experience. He has a bachelor of arts degree from Musashino Art University in Tokyo, Japan, and has worked with licensed brands such as Sesame Street, Peanuts, Pokémon, and more. He is from Japan and has been living in Wellington, New Zealand for 10 years.
Medical expert Emily McTate, Ph.D., L.P., ABPP, is a pediatric psychologist in the Division of Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic Children's Center in Rochester, Minnesota. In her daily work she helps children, adolescents, young adults, and families who are managing acute and/or chronic health conditions. She partners with her patients and families to manage the stressors that are a common aspect of medical deamands, supports communication with the rest of the team, and support normal development when possible. She finds it a privledge to promote the psychological well-being of children, youth, and families in healthcare settings.
