Steady Roots & Rambling Trials (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by M L Peltier, 2026
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- New
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Paperback. Deep in Whispering Woods lives Max the Moose, whose brain runs on rocket fuel - full of big ideas, bigger feelings, and a body that moves before his mind can catch up. In these six stories, Max chases cloudberries into a bog, triggers a blueberry avalanche, gets his leg trapped in a storm, tangles a treehouse project into chaos, blurts a secret he shouldn't, and loses his footing in a rushing river. Each adventure lands him in real trouble - and each time, his steady friend Syl the Sasquatch is there, not to rescue him from the consequences, but to walk beside him through them.Nearly eight feet tall and impossible to rattle, Syl teaches Max the tools of the ancient Stoics: that we can't always control what happens, but we can always choose how we respond. Alongside Oscar the careful otter, Briar the gruff but soft-hearted bear, and Riley the sharp-eyed raven, Max learns one calming tool per story - the Three-Breath Brake, Square Woods Breath, Riley's Rhythm, the Rule of Three, the Wisdom Window, and the Five-Finger Anchor - each one a concrete, kid-sized skill for impulse control, big emotions, and a racing mind.Written for children with ADHD (and the grown-ups who love them), Steady Roots & Rambling Trails pairs warm, funny, forest-set adventures with strategies grounded in real evidence-based practice: box breathing, 5-4-3-2-1 grounding, task-chunking, and cognitive tools adapted from CBT and ACT. A closing note for parents and caregivers explains the thinking behind each tool, so the lessons can carry on long after the story ends.Max never stops being Max - quick, curious, and full of spark. But story by story, he discovers he isn't broken; his mind just needs a few good tools to find its steady roots even while it rambles down new trails. For ADHD children this bring strategies grounded in evidence-based practices with a closing note giving thinking behind each tool This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Steady Roots & Rambling Trials (Paperback)
- Author
- M.L. Peltier
- Publisher
- M L Peltier
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798997018832
Help Your Child Master Big Emotions, Overcome Impulsivity, and Find Their Calm with This Heartwarming Mindfulness Adventure!
Is your child a bundle of boundless energy whose mind sometimes feels like it is running on rocket fuel? Do they struggle with focus, racing thoughts, or pausing before they act?
Step into the magical world of Whispering Woods, where lovable characters, gentle wisdom, and practical mindfulness tools come together to help young readers navigate big feelings, ADHD traits, and everyday challenges.
Meet the Friends of Whispering Woods:-
Maxwell "Max" the Moose: Eleven years old, endlessly adventurous, and powered by a fast-moving, creative ADHD mind. Max loves big ideas, but he often leaps before he looks—landing himself right in the middle of trouble!
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Sylvester "Syl" the Sasquatch: The wisest, calmest being in the forest. Standing eight feet tall, Syl teaches ancient Stoic wisdom: we cannot always control what happens, but we can always choose how we respond.
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Oscar the Otter: Max’s careful, loyal, and wonderfully organized best friend, whose patience is an unshakeable anchor.
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Briar the Bear: A golden-brown grizzly with a permanent scowl and a secret warm heart who always shows up when it counts.
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Riley the Raven: Syl’s sharp-eyed companion who sees the big picture from above and helps guide the group through every storm.
Across six beautifully crafted stories, Max finds himself in hilarious and sticky situations—from runaway berry avalanches to treacherous muddy bogs. With the gentle guidance of Syl and his forest friends, Max doesn't learn to change who he is; instead, he learns how to master his own incredible spark.
Every story introduces a child-friendly, actionable emotional regulation tool that young readers can use in real life:
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The Three-Breath Brake: Freeze like a statue and take three deep breaths to press pause on an impulsive "GO!" feeling.
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The Square Woods Breath: A simple tracing exercise to slow down a racing heart and restore calm.
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Riley’s Rhythm: Using a steady beat to anchor the mind when panic or overwhelm feels too loud.
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Empowering for ADHD & Neurodivergent Readers: Normalizes fast-moving minds, impulsivity, and emotional big waves without shame or judgment.
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Practical Mindfulness & Stoicism Made Easy: Translates ancient philosophy into fun, relatable woodland adventures that kids can easily understand and apply.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): Teaches self-awareness, emotional control, problem-solving, and the value of true friendship.
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Engaging Read-Aloud Experience: Perfect for bedtime stories, classroom storytime, or independent reading for middle-grade children.
Whether your child struggles with hyperactivity, anxiety, or simply learning how to hit the brakes before acting, Whispering Woods: Max and Syl’s Toolbox offers a safe, comforting space to breathe, grow, and find their calm.
Scroll up and click "Buy Now" or "Read for Free" to start your journey into the Whispering Woods today!
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