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Spidey Senses, by Wendy Bradley

Spidey Senses is a fun, clever way to teach young children effective tools to help with safe self-expression, manage worries and regulate big behaviors and emotions. It’s a sweet story of friendship, combined with an engaging way to learn calming techniques. Written in friendly language with charming illustrations to engage young children, this book will be a favorite for the children in your life.

Spidey Senses written and illustrated by Wendy Bradley, ATR-BC, CLAT, a clinical art therapist with over two decades of experience working with children and families.  This delightful story specifically addresses children’s worries, helping to teach them to manage and regulate their emotions in a clear, friendly and entertaining way.

“…a wonderful book which validates children’s emotions. This book provides children with a gift, learning to become more empowered. I would recommend it to all parents for their little ones.”

Follow Spidey, a shy spider who has a lot of big feelings, as he learns how to use his senses to help work through his worries and anxiety. This adorable character and his brave friend, Lady, share their tools and techniques to help young children calm their bodies and their minds when they experience big emotions.

Spidey Senses is a fun, clever way to teach young children effective tools to help with safe self-expression, manage worries and regulate big behaviors and emotions. It’s a sweet story of friendship, combined with an engaging way to learn calming techniques. Written in friendly language with charming illustrations to engage young children, this book will be a favorite for the children in your life.

"When My World Feels Wobbly! A Creative Drawing Book," is designed specifically to help children navigate big feelings using a fun and engaging approach. As a therapist, I use these same activities in my practice and I wanted to make them accessible to all kids. This 48-page activity book serves as a companion to the Calming Senses Series, providing a safe and imaginative place for children ages five to ten to doodle, dream, and learn about their feelings.

Inside the book, children can draw, doodle and discover how their emotions affect them while learning new ways to cope when things feel uncertain. There is no right or wrong way to use these pages, as it is intended to be a personal sanctuary for exploration and being oneself.

For parents, teachers, and counselors, this workbook is designed to support emotional awareness and build essential coping skills while sparking meaningful conversations that feel safe and connected. I am proud to offer this as a tool for resilience and hope.