Introducing The STRONG Acronym

A brand new series about Self Love, Tolerance, Resilience, Optimism, and Grit from the author of STOP and Read This Book I’m beyond excited to introduce you to my book, "How to Be STRONG"! It is the first in an empowering series that teaches children about inner...

How Do You Teach Kids Mindful Breathing?

This book Just might help. If you are looking for a fun and interactive way to get kids focused on their breathe, “STOP and Breathe this Book” has you covered. STOP and Breathe This Book The interactive children’s book “STOP and Breathe this Book” blends breath work...

Sensory meltdowns?

No problem! Just STOP and Read this Book! STOP and Read This Book It's 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding technique, but in a book! STOP Sensory Meltdowns in Their Tracks If you are a parent, a teacher, or a therapist that works with children, then chances are you’ve...

How it started, where it’s going, and what to look forward to in 2025

With The Book Badger Blog gone and two new books out, what’s on the horizon for children’s author Amanda Silva. How it Started In 2019, I wrote my first children’s book, “Nana and Me and the Tree” and hired the very talented Jennica Lounsbury to illustrate it. At the...

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Introducing The STRONG Acronym

Introducing The STRONG Acronym

A brand new series about Self Love, Tolerance, Resilience, Optimism, and Grit from the author of STOP and Read This Book I’m beyond excited to introduce you to my book, "How to Be STRONG"! It is the first in an empowering series that teaches children about inner...

How Do You Teach Kids Mindful Breathing?

How Do You Teach Kids Mindful Breathing?

This book Just might help. If you are looking for a fun and interactive way to get kids focused on their breathe, “STOP and Breathe this Book” has you covered. STOP and Breathe This Book The interactive children’s book “STOP and Breathe this Book” blends breath work...

Sensory meltdowns?

Sensory meltdowns?

No problem! Just STOP and Read this Book! STOP and Read This Book It's 5-4-3-2-1 sensory grounding technique, but in a book! STOP Sensory Meltdowns in Their Tracks If you are a parent, a teacher, or a therapist that works with children, then chances are you’ve...