Overall, I enjoyed this book. It offers a nice analogy to help children, as well as their parents, better understand how their brains react in certain situations.

I believe this book may especially help neurodivergent children feel less alone in their thinking and learning process. Also, parents may benefit from learning how their child may feel when he or she gets caught up in a distraction. The "puppy" activities at the end are a beautiful bonus and are sure to be a great help to any family that reads this book.

Although very cute, the illustration feels inconsistent at times. However, I think they have done a good job of capturing what the story is trying to portray.

I know my students and I will have many follow up discussions because of this book. I hope you find this review helpful!

I was offered early access to this book through NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

A very cute children’s book about brain development and puppies. Having two kiddos with Autism and having AuDHD I love how this book was inclusive of neurodivergent brains and found a lovely metaphor for them. I also love the mindfulness suggestions at the end to help calm down littles when they’re struggling with executive dysfunction or anxiety. Overall a lovely book.

I loved this! I think it’s a great opening and easy for children to understand the idea of mental health. I think it allows parents and educators to open up the corner station in an easy way.
I thought the parents and educators page at the end would be help helpful. I also loved the use of the dyslexia type face, it added to the inclusivity.

I really liked the analogy between a puppy and the brain. Also, the main character has the patience and perseverance of a saint. The illustrations are beautiful and the messages are strong and empowering. All our brains can be like a puppy at times, best to give it room to play and grow with grace.

This story was cute. The illustrations were good but not great. The story was a bit confusing. It seemed like it was meant for younger kids to understand yet it felt like it was meant for older children.

The illustrations make someone think 3-6 year olds. However the meaning behind the story is more for 8-10 year old comprehension. Over all cute story but I would not read this to a group of children.

I was given this book as an ARC through Net Galley in return for an honest and free review.