Jennie Allen is well known for her work in helping adults with controlling their thoughts in her book "Get Out of Your Head: Stopping the Spiral of Toxic Thoughts" and now she has done it again but for children. Jennie combines fun rhyming words and playful, imaginative drawings to help bring the big idea of controlling your thoughts down to a level that not only children can understand but also can enjoy. This will be an amazing tool for parents to pull out and read with their children in many different scenarios they may find themselves in. I give this book give 5 stars!

I received an early copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

A good book with several practical strategies to teach kids self-regulation. It is Christian Fiction and so may be off-putting to those from noon-religious backgrounds/from other religious traditions.

“What to do with your Whirly Swirly Thoughts” by Jennie Allen is a short, yet great book to help kids understand their thought processes.

You may be familiar with Jennie’s book, “Get out of Your Head,” which helps adults control their thoughts and emotions. In both books, Jennie explains how these toxic thoughts are not from God, and helps readers understand how to control them and think positively instead. In this book particularly, the author simplifies the message of her main book, in a way that’s easy for children to understand. It also includes bright, colorful illustrations which make it a joy to look through!

From the introduction to the parents:

“Sometimes anxiety, depression, or the effects of trauma are beyond our control. Please read these words with great compassion. Sometimes we need more help than redirection! Praise God for the help of counselors and doctors.”

“Now more than ever, kids need the freedom that Jesus offers their thought lives, and they also need the love of a safe adult who cares about them and shows up for them again and again.”

I would rate this book 5 stars and would definitely recommend it to anyone with small children. ❤️ I received a copy of this book from @netgalley in exchange for my honest, unbiased opinion. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a very sweet, helpful book for a kiddo whose brain might feel like it's in overdrive! The author first explains how thoughts can make you happy, scary, worried, etc. and then explains how *you're* in control of your own brain. The concepts of gratitude, prayer, physical movement, and talking thoughts out with your loved ones are all explored, alongside adorable and vibrant illustrations.

(This is also a Christian book, so keep that in mind if it's not your jam. ♥)

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.