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    Puppy in My Head
    Puppy in My Head
    Puppy in My Head
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    Puppy in My Head

    By Elise Gravel

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    I've got a puppy running around inside my head. His name is Ollie. Sometimes my puppy is quiet, curious or scared. And sometimes he gets excited . . . too excited! Ollie's emotions can get overwhelming for both of us, so I use my breath, words, and actions to calm myself – and my puppy – right down. Do you have a puppy inside your head, too? 

    Puppy in My Head helps children identify and deal with anxiety in an age-appropriate comic-style format.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherUpside Down
    Release dateJun 1, 2021
    ISBN9781837964666
    Puppy in My Head
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    Elise Gravel

    Elise Gravel loves all animals, especially her two cats, who are not as clever as Arlo but pretty funny all the same. She is the creator of the Olga series inspired by her science-loving daughter, as well as many other books for children, including I Want a Monster!, The Cranky Ballerina, The Mushroom Fan Club, If Found . . . Please Return to Elise Gravel. and Puppy In My Head: A Book about Mindfulness. Elise lives in Montreal with her husband, two daughters, and those splendid cats. Find her at elisegravel.com.    

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    • 3/5
      This book uses the metaphor of a puppy to describe the emotions and thoughts going through a child's brain. It helpfully explains dealing with these emotions, including deep breaths to help calm down when feeling overwhelmed.

      I had high expectations for this book and they weren't quite met. I loved the general idea but felt that the author needed to explain at some point more explicitly that the puppy was a stand-in and not real. My 10-year-old niece got that, but I'll brag a bit to say she's a little more emotionally intelligent than kids her age, plus younger readers will probably be picking this up as well, especially given its picture book format. There's a line towards the end that basically says everyone has a puppy in their head, including grown-ups. I could see a young child taking that quite literally and then asking a completely unawares adult about what kind of puppy is in their head. (And for the record, we aren't all dog lovers so some adults and children might prefer visualizing a different animal in their mind.)

      The illustrations are relatively simple and crisp, which makes sense to keep the focus sharp and not bombarding the reader with lots of extraneous details.
    • 3/5
      This book is built around a great metaphor and should be a helpful tool in working with children to identify and cope with their anxieties. Fun pages and cute art just make it a joy to read also.

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