'Jilly and Jett' Book

My son gets really upset when things don't go his way, but the Calming Circle technique from this book actually clicked with him during a tantrum last week. It's gentle enough that he stays engaged even though it deals with tough feelings.

We've been reading this one every night since it arrived, and my daughter actually asked to try the Calming Circle after a tantrum. It's rare to find a kids' book that tackles tough feelings without being preachy.

My three-year-old had a big meltdown yesterday, and we read the Calming Circle part together—by bedtime, she was showing me her own deep breaths. The simple, relatable story really helps her connect those tricky emotions to something she can do.

My son was having trouble naming his anger, but the Calming Circle concept in this book gave him a concrete tool to visualize calming down. He asks to read it almost every night now.

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.