Cool Cats, Calm Kids

As a psychologist who works with children, I'm often looking for books and games that can be used in child therapy. I purchased the book because it looked like a practical and creative way to teach children some relaxation skills. It turns out to be not as instructive as I was imagining. I was expecting suggestions about specific movements that cats make that children can imitate to help them relax. I guess I was expecting some yoga-type poses or specific stretches. Instead there are more abstract suggestions, such as being assertive or playful (with sketches of cats behaving in these ways). The book is shorter than I expected and I was hoping for colorful pictures, as bright colors often catch children's attention. The line drawings are quite lovely but they're in a very muted brownish color. It's soothing but not quite what I was expecting based on the colorful book cover (which I found to be very appealing). I think I can find some ways to use it in my work, especially with children who are fond of cats, so I'll hang on to it but I can only give it 3 1/2 stars..

This book is great for cat lovers who need help developing some coping skills. My five year old loves cats and he thought this book was great. We practiced all the things the book suggests as we read it, such as breathing mindfully and stretching like a cat. This book helps to reinforce ideas that we're trying to teach him.

Wordy and hard to use in counseling or casual family settings

What a great little book! In my role as a counselor, I have used it several times with kids so far to help them use their knowledge or interest in cats to help them learn and practice de-escalation skills.Well-worded text, cute drawings, and a few summary pages at the back to possibly post on the wall as a reminder for kids to use their new skills.Recommended!

language not child friendly, dated overall

Great! It is as posted and is being used in the study it was ordered for. Thank you for the product.

Given as a gift.

Great book for kids to learn how to de-stress.

Kids Book

i work in a local primary school and bought this book two or three years ago now. I've read it to many children and no doubt will read it to many more in the future. Worth buying

Love this book, borrowed it on a parenting course and just had to have it.

This book contains good ways to calm & relax your children .My child has TS.&OCD. and this book really helps to relax him.A small book with great contents.

I am not really a cat lover, but I love what cats know. It is plainly expressed here what cats know regarding self-care. I use it particularly with my younger clients, but it is beneficial for anyone, including myself, to remember to be more like a cat.