Tommy the Turtle Takes a Breath: A Rhyming Story about Calming Big Feelings with Breathing and Mindfulness (Hugs & Dreams) by Rosie Fenwick (Author), Olena Yevsykova (Illustrator)

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When big feelings bubble up, even the smallest turtle can learn to find calm.

Tommy the Turtle Takes a Breath helps young children discover how to slow down, breathe deeply, and find peace - one gentle breath at a time.

Join Tommy and his jungle friends as they learn easy, playful ways to calm their bodies and minds. From a wiggly monkey to a grumpy elephant and a shy sloth, each animal discovers a simple mindfulness tool that helps them slow down, feel grounded and calm.

With soothing rhymes, joyful characters, and stunning illustrations, this heartwarming story introduces little ones to breathing, listening, and grounding techniques they can use whenever big emotions appear.

Children will learn:

  • How to use breathing to feel calm and centered

  • Simple mindfulness strategies to manage big emotions such as worry, anger, or frustration

  • That everyone feels big feelings - and that’s okay


Perfect for:

  • Toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary children (ages 2–7)

  • Families looking to nurture calm, connection, and emotional resilience

  • Bedtime stories, quiet time, or mindful moments at school

  • Educators teaching self-regulation, mindfulness or SEL (Social Emotional Learning)


For parents, teachers, and caregivers:

  • Includes a special note highlighting all of Tommy’s calming tools

  • Offers easy, practical ways to bring mindfulness into daily routines


✓ Add Tommy the Turtle Takes a Breath to your cart today and help your little one discover the magic of mindful breathing - anytime, anywhere.


Published on 29th October 2025


My Review:

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Four Point Five Stars

Beautiful story. Tommy the Turtle himself knows the secret of calming down and just relaxing himself. He teaches it to the other animals including Milo the Monkey and the little sloth too. Lovely lessons for children to just calm down with the breath and being mindful. Lovely rhythmic words and beautiful illustrations. Excellent read.

Review also found at:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8056894633

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