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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Theo's Big Red Balloon: A Calm-Down Story about Belly Breathing

Theo's Big Red Balloon: A Calm-Down Story about Belly Breathing

Alvarado, Daniel

Paperback

Series: Nori & Jelly Little Brave Steps

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN13: 9798254662808
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Apr 2 2026
Pages: 34
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.09 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Big feelings can feel VERY loud sometimes. / Los sentimientos grandes a veces se sienten MUY fuertes.Theo wants to enjoy the backyard party.But the music feels too loud.The crowd feels too busy.And inside Theo's tummy...the buzzing bees begin to buzz.With the help of Nori, Jelly, and one giant red balloon, Theo discovers a gentle way to calm his body through slow belly breathing - poquito a poquito.Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarten classrooms, counselors, and bedtime reading, this beautifully illustrated social-emotional learning story helps children understand overwhelm, anxiety, and calming strategies in a safe and comforting way.Lee en español / Read in Spanish: Theo quiere disfrutar la fiesta en el patio.Pero la música se siente demasiado fuerte.La gente se mueve por todas partes.Y dentro de su pancita...las abejitas comienzan a zumbar.Con la ayuda de Nori, Jelly y un gran globo rojo, Theo descubre una forma suave de calmar su cuerpo usando respiraciones lentas con el vientre - poquito a poquito.Este hermoso cuento ilustrado ayuda a niños pequeños y preescolares a comprender las emociones grandes, la ansiedad y las técnicas para calmarse.Why families, teachers, and therapists love this book:
  • Emotional Regulation for Preschoolers: Helps children recognize overwhelm and practice calming strategies.
  • Belly Breathing Made Simple: A visual breathing ritual children can easily remember and repeat.
  • Bilingual Emotional Learning: Gentle English-Spanish vocabulary woven naturally into the story.
  • Contemporary Folk-Art Illustrations: Inspired by Mexican folk art, embroidery, and handcrafted textiles.
  • Perfect for Ages 3-6: Ideal for bedtime, classroom calm corners, SEL lessons, and emotional support.
  • Supports Anxiety & Big Feelings: Especially comforting for sensitive children and highly emotional toddlers.
Perfect for readers who enjoy:
  • social emotional learning books for kids
  • calm down books for toddlers
  • preschool anxiety books
  • deep breathing books for children
  • bilingual English Spanish picture books
  • Latino-inspired children's books
Take a deep breath, grab your giant red balloon, and discover that brave steps can happen poquito a poquito. / Respira profundo y descubre que los pequeños pasos valientes suceden poquito a poquito.

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