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The Boy Who Learned to Pause – Children’s SEL Book

A Story About Big Feelings, Smart Choices & the Power of the Pause

Big feelings are normal. Learning what to do with them is a skill.

The Boy Who Learned to Pause is a heartwarming social-emotional learning (SEL) children’s book that helps young readers understand their emotions and discover a simple strategy for responding when their feelings begin to take over.

Malik has big feelings—and sometimes those feelings come out before he has time to think. But with the support of a caring adult, Malik discovers something powerful:

Pause. Breathe. Think. Choose.

As Malik practices slowing down, recognizing what he feels, and making a different choice, he begins to understand that having big emotions doesn’t make him a “bad kid.” He simply needs tools to help him manage them.

Created especially with elementary-aged children in mind, this beautifully illustrated story opens the door for meaningful conversations about emotional regulation, self-control, coping skills, decision-making, and asking for help.

Perfect for parents, teachers, school counselors, social workers, therapists, and anyone helping children build healthy emotional skills.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Encourages emotional awareness and healthy self-regulation
Introduces an easy-to-remember Pause–Breathe–Think–Choose strategy
Helps children understand and manage big feelings
Reinforces positive decision-making and self-control
Supports social-emotional learning at home and in the classroom
Provides positive representation for Black boys and children of color
Encourages children to see emotional growth as strength—not something to be ashamed of
Ideal for classroom SEL lessons, calm-down spaces, counseling sessions, morning meetings, and family discussions

Recommended for elementary-aged readers, including K–2 read-alouds and children developing independent reading skills.

Written by Christina J. ~ The Purple Diva💜

Publisher: PPD Artistry | Intentional Kids Collection

✨ Because every child deserves to know that their feelings matter—and so do they!

This listing is for 1 (one), paperback book.

It is 8.5 x 8.5 inches and has 48 pages.

HANDMADE IN THE USA…

We take pride in being a small, independent publisher. Unlike giant warehouses, we handle our inventory with a focus on quality over speed.

Processing: To ensure the highest standards, we process book orders in weekly batches, utilizing a batch-fulfillment process.
Quality Check: To ensure you receive a perfect copy, every book is printed by our professional partners and sent to our studio to ensure it meets our design and quality standards before it is cleared for shipping.
Timeline: Please allow 10–20 business days (sometimes sooner!) for your order to be prepared and delivered. So please factor these times for special book orders needed in a specific timeframe.
Shipping: Mailed via First Class Mail. Postal carrier delays are not the responsibility of PPD Artistry, and delays have been very common due to nationwide shipping issues. Please be patient with us, your book will be worth the wait! 😊

Thank you for supporting independent authors and small-batch publishing!💜