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Dinosaurs Do Yoga Too: A Yoga Adventure to Manage Emotions and Build Self-Esteem

Taran Collis

Rex the T-rex is looking to play with a friend. In this adventure, our Dino friend Rex experiences many emotions when no one can play with him. Luckily with a little help, Rex learns yoga that he can practice on his own. As we look for friends, and BFFs too, remember the most important one is YOU!

Tailored for young readers, parents and educators this playful book guides all ages through mindfulness techniques that bring calmness and joy to their minds.

Through these adventure stories, mindfulness practices, and self-affirmations, children explore Finger Holds to manage emotions, learn the art of belly breathing, build confidence with visualizations, and learn how to get their inner roar out.

These adventure tales serve as pathways to emotional resilience, focus, and inner peace, nurturing a sense of mental and physical well-being for the whole family.

"Mindful Adventures for the Family" is a treasure trove for kids, parents and educators seeking to build resiliency and learn self-regulating techniques in a fun and joyful way.

Engaging Stories

Each book in the series features a dinosaur adventure that captivate readers and foster imagination, mindfulness and social-emotional awareness.

Mindfulness Activities

Fun and engaging mindful techniques are provided to reinforce the lessons from the stories promoting experiential learning for inner resilience and self-discovery.

Resources for Educators and Parents

The book provides resources designed for older readers, parents and educators with easy to use and easy to teach practices from the mindfulness adventure story.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Mindful Adventures for the Family
  • Publish Date: Oct 11st, 2025
  • Pages: 48
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.50in - 8.50in - 0.12in - 0.30lb
  • EAN: 9798218817527
  • Recommended age: 03-12
  • Categories: Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric CreaturesHealth & Daily Living - Mindfulness & MeditationSocial Themes - Emotions & Feelings

About the Author

Collis, Taran: - Taran Collis AWC, C-IAYT has been teaching therapeutic yoga and wellness education for over 20 years. Taran's passion is educating adults and children through multicultural practices that inspire a love for self-care. She enjoys creating mindfulness stories and guided imagery that spark joy and imagination in young and older readers alike.Taran's books, including Dinosaurs Have Feelings Too, are known for their engaging characters, playful rhyming, and heartwarming messages. When not writing or teaching, Taran enjoys time in nature and finds inspiration in practicing Martial Arts with the family.Taran lives in sunny California with her husband, their son and a very old cat named Gaia. When not teaching adults, Taran loves connecting with young readers and their families through group classes, book readings and events.

Praise for this book

Dinosaurs Have Big Feelings Too is an ingenious, direct-connect educational story that takes young children by the hand and walks them through the world of their own emotions. A positive role model who faces similar struggles to the kids and by having well-meaning friends around Rex, he can gently work through his emotions with them so children get a sense of hope that they too will be OK. The book is at once empowering and soothing.

Prof. James Douglas - Specialist in Children's Literature

This is an amazing new book teaching children to understand and control your emotions as they develop. Introducing relatable characters such as Rex the T-Rex and practical techniques like yoga, this book serves as an unpretentious but powerful way of approaching emotional regulation. Pros: A classic resource for families with emotional children. Dr. Emily Thompson - Child Psychologist

Rex's journey with big emotions provides a fun, easy way for kids to learn emotional literacy. The Finger Holds is a simple and easy way for kids to understand how they can control emotions, this story helps them remember that. An essential for classrooms and home libraries everywhere.

Ms. Claire Roberts- Early Childhood Educator

With Looney Tunish characters but with real life lessons, this book is entertainment and education at its best. The Finger Holds technique helps with a child's grasp on how to manage her emotions, and the story is written in an easily understood way that promotes emotional self-awareness.

Dr. Rebecca Greene, Child Development Expert

A Beautifully Illustrated Book for Kids Who Have Big Feelings & Need Help Using Finger Holds is a natural and simple way to introduce your child to self-soothing. This book is a read for the entire family as it takes you through an educational but most importantly engaging journey. Dr. Sarah Mills - Parenting Consultant and Author