A Terrible Adventure that Teaches Self-Calming
When Commander Poot flies a little too close, a backfire sends Zip and Zap spiraling into an adventure they never asked for. From a trickster troll to a dizzying spin from a cunning cat, the girls find themselves in a whirlwind of "yucky" situations—complete with barfing bubbles and bees flying out of their ears! But in the middle of the chaos, Zip and Zap discover a secret power. Ages 6-8/$8.99 USD/$8.99 USD
“My little one read this 3x! He appreciated the illustrations. I also agree that this book was very cute and easy to read. It was an opportunity to talk about anxiety and realizing the feeling of being uncomfortable - that sometimes it's OK. We all feel it. It's learning how to cope with it and/or through it.” - Lehil L. NetGalley Reviewer
A great book and a fun story... very highly recommended! My daughter read it with ease and enjoyed it—in fact, she has read it a couple of times now, which is very much a plus!" — Donna M. NetGalley Reviewer
“Zip and Zap get lost far from home and have to figure out how to get back, even though it is scary. As someone with mental health training, I am always looking for resource books. This book uses intentional, age-appropriate language to describe how anxiety might feel in the body and also provides a coping skill that the characters use repeatedly.” Nellie M. – NetGalley Reviewer
“My little one read this 3x! He appreciated the illustrations. I also agree that this book was very cute and easy to read. It was an opportunity to talk about anxiety and realizing the feeling of being uncomfortable - that sometimes it's OK. We all feel it. It's learning how to cope with it and/or through it.” - Lehil L. NetGalley Reviewer A great book and a fun story... very highly recommended! My daughter read it with ease and enjoyed it—in fact, she has read it a couple of times now, which is very much a plus!" — Donna M. NetGalley Reviewer “Zip and Zap get lost far from home and have to figure out how to get back, even though it is scary. As someone with mental health training, I am always looking for resource books. This book uses intentional, age-appropriate language to describe how anxiety might feel in the body and also provides a coping skill that the characters use repeatedly.” Nellie M. – NetGalley Reviewer
Why e Educators Will Love It:
• Interactive Soundscape: Stimulates both visual and auditory senses simultaneously, promoting better sensory exploration and cognitive development.
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Teaches practical mindfulness and self-regulation techniques through natural, relatable storytelling.
• Vocabulary Builder: Introduces Tier Two words like vast, serene, and traverse to challenge and expand children’s vocabularies.
• Educator-Approved: Includes a comprehensive companion Educator’s Guide (available as a supplemental PDF) designed for K–3 classroom standards.
Perfect for the classroom, story time, or any child learning to shake off the “fuzzies" and find their balance.
