Managing children’s feelings and confidence with Big Bright Feelings

Along with the Big Bright Feelings books, these Tonies include some gentle exercises by children’s mindfulness instructor, Ciaran Ivanovic. But that’s not all, we have some free activity packs for your kiddos to follow along with whilst listening to their Clever Pocket Tonies.

Now, let’s explore how these stories can turn some of those emotional rollercoasters into smooth rides.

Meet the Big Bright Feelings Clever Tonies Set

In this set, kiddos will find four Clever Pocket Tonies, each with their own special mission...

Self Acceptance and Soothing Anxiety

Meet Norman and Ruby, they’ve got some uplifting and reassuring stories to tell, from celebrating diversity to sharing hidden worries. 

• Perfectly Norman: Norman is a boy who grows a pair of wings but worries about being different. This story teaches kids that embracing their uniqueness is the key to happiness and self-acceptance.

• Ruby's Worry: Ruby has a worry, and it keeps growing until she learns to talk about it. This Clever Tonie shows children that sharing their worries can make them much smaller, and it’s okay to get help if they’re feeling anxious about anything. 

While they’re listening to this Clever Tonie, kids can get stuck into Ruby's Worry activity pack with a worry buster and connect the dots activity to help settle and slow their minds. Download it for free here.

Friendship and Taming Tempers 

Say hello to Ravi and Meesha, they’re learning how to express their feelings and embrace what makes them them. 

• Ravi's Roar: Ravi turns into a tiger when he gets angry. Through his adventure, kids can learn about managing anger and finding constructive ways to express their feelings. 

• Meesha Makes Friends: Meesha is great at making things but finds it hard to make friends. This story encourages kids to be themselves and shows that everyone can find friends who appreciate them for who they are.

With the Meesha Makes Friends activity pack, kiddos can write down what they think a friend should be and help make Meesha’s world bright and colourful with their crayons. Download it for free here.

Resilience and Managing Jealousy

Tilda and Milo are learning that trying tough things and managing jealousy is super important for growing up.

• Tilda Tries Again: When Tilda’s world turns upside down, she learns to see things from a new perspective. This story is a lesson in resilience, teaching kids to keep trying even when things get tough.

• Milo's Monster: Milo feels jealous of his best friend’s new friend. This story helps kids understand that jealousy is natural but can be managed, and it’s important to talk about their feelings.

The Tilda Tries Again activity pack is crammed full of activities to help kiddos consolidate what they’ve been listening to. They can spot the difference and help Tilda be brave by finding her way through the maze. Download it for free here.

Bravery and Honesty

Last but not least, we have Finn and Billy. Here to teach our kiddos about the importance of honesty and how to find their courage. 

• Finn's Little Fibs: Finn tells a small lie that spirals out of control. This tale shows kids the importance of honesty and how telling the truth is always the best policy, even when it’s hard.

• Billy's Bravery: Billy is afraid of many things but learns to be brave in his own way. This part of the Clever Tonie inspires children to face their fears and understand that bravery comes in different forms.

Mindfulness magic with Ciaran Ivanovic 

As if these award-winning stories weren’t amazing enough, each Clever Pocket Tonie also includes mindfulness exercises crafted by the talented Ciaran Ivanovic. These exercises are perfect for helping kids calm their minds, stay present, and build emotional resilience – turning story time into a full-on zen experience!

Why are these books so great for kids?

Tom Percival’s stories are like a really wise old man, full of invaluable life lessons to tell. They tackle tricky emotions and situations in a way that’s relatable and understandable for kids. By listening to these Clever Pocket Tonies, kids can learn to:

• Embrace their unique selves

• Share and manage their worries

• Express anger constructively

• Make and cherish friendships

• Be resilient in the face of challenges

• Handle jealousy

• Value honesty

• Be brave in their everyday lives

In a nutshell, the Big Bright Feelings Clever Pocket Tonies are here to help your kids navigate their feelings, boost their confidence, and become little mindfulness masters. So, let’s get those emotional toolkits ready with Big Bright Feelings. 

As Tom Percival says… Be open, be honest, be you!