Help your child cool down "The Heat," shake off the "Oops," and find the courage to keep going.
Dot is a happy Pink Circle who loves to roll, spin, and bounce. But when she trips and falls during the big School Play, Dot stops bouncing. Her face feels hot. Her cheeks turn bright red. And Dot just wants to hide.
Dot Feels Embarrassed is a gentle, supportive Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) picture book that helps young children understand the physical feelings of embarrassment (flushing, freezing, wanting to disappear) and teaches them that making mistakes is okay.
While navigating big feelings, children simultaneously learn shapes, colors, counting, and early math concepts woven naturally into the story-making this the perfect blend of emotional regulation and early education.
Perfect for "little perfectionists," children who fear being laughed at, or kids who shut down when they make a mistake, this book teaches a concrete somatic technique-"Cooling the Soup"-that children can use immediately to lower their temperature and calm their heart rate.
This book helps children:
Recognize the physical signs of embarrassment (red face, hot ears, freezing).
Learn a specific calming strategy: The "Cooling the Soup" breathing technique.
Build Resilience: How to "Shake Off the Oops" and try again.
Learn Early Math: Identify shapes (Circles, Triangles, Squares) and practice counting.
Engage: Interactive questions and "trace-along" breathing exercises.
BONUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDED
Activity pages inside the book: "Fix the Oops" drawing games and breathing tracers.
FREE downloadable resource pack: Includes the "Cooling the Soup" classroom poster, a "Bravery Certificate," and a parent & teacher guide (via QR code inside the book).
Part of The Shape Squad Series, where Social-Emotional Learning meets Early Education in gentle, child-friendly stories.
Ideal for ages 3-8 Great for home, school, nursery, and SEN settings.
KEY PRODUCT FEATURES
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) picture book for early years.
- Teaches Resilience: Helps kids manage perfectionism, mistakes & embarrassment.
- Early Academics: Includes shapes, colors, counting & pattern recognition.
- Somatic Tool: Teaches the "Cooling the Soup" breathwork technique.
- Interactive: Bonus activity pages + free printable resource pack included.
- Ideal for ages 3-8, parents, teachers & SEN support.
