Mack and his Magic Mind

Age 4-8

＂Mack has a magic mind, it’s smart as smart can be. It knows the biggest planets and the most colourful fish in the sea.＂

But as Mack waits in line to order lunch at his local café, his magic mind vanishes leaving him feeling overwhelmed and unable to make any decision at all. Mack chases his mind through the park, across the beach and then up a tree but it’s always just out of his reach. If he can slow down and take a breath, he might notice that the animals and plants he’s been rushing past hold the answers to help calm down his body and find his mind.

This heart warming picture book is for all the little boys and girls who find it hard to make decisions. Tips on how to help regulate your child’s nervous system have been thoughtfully woven into the story, with a section at the end of the book providing practical skills to help overcome feelings of anxiety and overwhelm when making decisions. Practicing these skills as you read with your child will help them learn how to regulate their emotions when they are feeling stressed.