by Seth Porter
Adventures with Dylan the AcornWhat's the story about? 📖
Something doesn't feel right for Dylan. A warm red swirl starts spinning deep inside — and it gets bigger, and bigger, and BIGGER!
Have you ever felt so mad, so frustrated, or so overwhelmed that you didn't know what to do? Dylan knows exactly how that feels. But in this story, Dylan discovers something amazing: big feelings are totally normal — and there are ways to handle them.
Instead of letting the red swirl take over, Dylan remembers an important tool: pause, name your feeling, and take a deep breath. It's empowering, honest, and hopeful — and it's a trick you can use every single day.
Perfect for readers ages 6–10 (and grown-ups with big feelings, too!).
Try Dylan's Calm-Down Trick! 🌀
The next time a red swirl starts spinning inside YOU, try these three steps:
1. Pause
Stop what you're doing. Stand still like an acorn on a branch.
2. Name It
Say what you feel out loud: "I feel angry." "I feel worried." Naming it makes it smaller!
3. Breathe
Take a slow, deep breath — in through your nose, out through your mouth. Ahhh.
