'Jilly and Jett' Book

My daughter has been struggling with her temper lately, and the Calming Circle technique in this story gave us both a concrete tool to try. The illustrations are warm and engaging enough that she asks to read it before bed.

My 4-year-old actually sat still through the whole story, which is rare. Seeing her point to the Calming Circle illustration and try to copy Jett’s deep breaths was a real win. It’s simple but effective for teaching emotional regulation.

My 3-year-old was having a tough time with angry feelings, but the Calming Circle technique in this book is something we can actually practice together now. Seeing how Jett breathes and counts really helped my child understand we all have big emotions.

My 4-year-old really latched onto the Calming Circle technique after just one read-through. The way the book walks through recognizing a tough feeling is so concrete and helpful for little kids. It’s become our go-to for bedtime when he’s had a rough day.

The step-by-step Calming Circle really clicked for my 5-year-old; she started using the breathing technique on her own after a few reads. It's nice having a simple tool to talk about frustration without a meltdown.

My kid struggles with big feelings, but seeing Jett use the Calming Circle in the book helped them name and pause their own anger. It’s a simple yet effective tool that has already made a difference at home.

The Calming Circle technique is such a clever way to help kids pause before reacting. My daughter immediately started using it after we read it together, which was a pleasant surprise. I can already see her managing her anger a little better.

My son had a tough time with big feelings until we read about Jett's Calming Circle technique. The way it breaks down emotions step-by-step really clicked for him.

My son was struggling to name his feelings, but the Calming Circle technique in this book gave him a concrete tool he actually remembers to use. He’s been drawing his own little circles to calm down before meltdowns. It’s made a real difference in his emotional vocabulary.

Our daughter just started using the Calming Circle technique at bedtime, and it's amazing to see her actually pause and breathe after a tough day. The way the book breaks down complicated emotions into simple, relatable moments is perfect for her age.