• Age: 5 to 9
• Grade: k to 3
• Reading age: 7 to 8

Feeling frustrated, frenzied, or full of roar? Calm yourself like a dinosaur!This book teaches little kids progressive muscle relaxation, a mindful self-guiding meditation technique proven to calm and ground the whole mind and body. With its catchy mantra and playful rhyme, Calm Your Roar Like a Dinosaur presents a super fun and playful easy-to-learn skill that benefits dinos of all ages and is guaranteed to turn dinosaurs into relaxosaurs. All dinosaurs have a "roar" inside themselves from everyday feelings of frustration, anger, or stress. Dinos big and small will learn that is okay and that progressive muscle relaxation is a great way to release that roar! Also included is a note to readers with more information about frustration and anger as well as additional coping strategies and relaxation techniques.

Brenda S. Miles, PhD is a clinical pediatric neuropsychologist who works with children and teens. She blends brain science with creativity to create resources that support learning and mental health.

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Colleen A. Patterson, MA, is a psychologist who has worked with children of all ages in hospital and school settings.

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John Joseph is the illustrator of multiple #1 New York Times bestselling books. When he is not illustrating books for children, John is teaching visual arts at a local elementary school. John lives in Colorado. Visit johnjosephillustration.com and @John_Joseph_Art on Instagram.

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"Joseph's big-eyed, sweet-faced dinos are downright adorable, depicted in vibrant hues, while the text is buoyant and easy to follow. Backmatter on the Progressive Muscle Relaxation technique follows, with a reader's note that will help adults guide young children in learning how to self-regulate. Interactive prehistoric fun—and a solid primer on coping with stress."—Kirkus Reviews