I Love to Play
I love to play with my toys. Playing makes me feel happy and calm.
Illustrations still show Sammy.
One-time per story. Takes about 2 minutes.
● Reading...
living room floor
I Play
I love my toys. Playing feels good.
page-1 ● Reading...
living room, grown-up standing nearby
Play Time Is Over
A grown-up says play time is over. I might feel sad when I hear this.
A grown-up says play time is over. I might feel sad when I hear this.
Stop Playing
Grown-up says stop. I feel sad.
page-2 ● Reading...
living room, child seated alone on carpet
It Is Okay to Feel Sad
It is okay to feel sad right now. My grown-up is there to help me.
It is okay to feel sad right now. My grown-up is there to help me.
Sad Is Okay
It is okay. Help is here.
page-3 ● Reading...
living room, caregiver kneeling close beside Sammy
My Grown-Up Helps Me Breathe
My grown-up helps me stop and breathe. A slow breath helps me feel calmer.
My grown-up helps me stop and breathe. A slow breath helps me feel calmer.
Breathe Together
Grown-up helps me breathe. I feel calmer.
page-4 ● Reading...
living room doorway, Sammy standing
I Can Try
I can try to take a calm breath. My grown-up stays close to help me.
I can try to take a calm breath. My grown-up stays close to help me.
Try a Breath
I can try. Breathe. Grown-up helps.
page-5 ● Reading...
toy shelf across the living room
My Toys Wait for Me
My toys wait safely on their shelf. After the break, I can play again.
My toys wait safely on their shelf. After the break, I can play again.
Toys Wait
Toys wait. Break is okay. Play comes back.
page-6 Let's take a breath
Breathe in...
Take a moment. You can take some slow, deep breaths when you feel ready.
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