In "Otter Finds the Comfort Garden", children learn the importance of acknowledging and expressing their feelings, checking in with their hearts, and finding safe spaces for emotional comfort as they follow Otter's journey of managing her feelings of missing her parents. As Otter navigates her school day and encounters overwhelming emotions, she discovers the magic of the comfort garden, guided by her friends Honey Bear and Sprite. Through Otter's experience, young readers will learn that even when loved ones are far away, the connection and love remain strong, and they have tools to navigate their own big feelings with confidence and calm to continue with their day.¨
This book is the perfect companion to our beloved Otter Kin, making it an ideal addition to any back-to-school routine. Learn more about our Separation Anxiety at School Set.
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 12 reviews)
Chloe H.★★★★★
My son actually paused his tablet to ask about the "checking in with their hearts" part—that never happens. The hardcover feels sturdy enough for bedtime reading every night, and it's already helping him name his feelings instead of just melting down.
Ruby E.★★★★★
My daughter has been working through some big feelings lately, and this book’s focus on checking in with your heart made her feel understood immediately. The sturdy hardcover binding holds up well to bedtime reading.
Chloe★★★★★
Our 6-year-old now asks to “check in with her heart” before bedtime, which is exactly the kind of coping skill I was hoping this book would teach. The illustrations are soft and calming, perfect for winding down after a busy day.
Christopher★★★★★
My son loves the part where Otter checks in with his heart—it's already helping him pause before a meltdown. The hardcover feels sturdy enough for nightly reading, and the message about routines is exactly what we needed.
Olivia O.★★★★★
My daughter has been struggling with big feelings lately, and this book's focus on checking in with your heart and building routines gave us a concrete, gentle way to talk about it together. The hardcover feels sturdy for bedtime reading, too.
Jason★★★★★
The way the story gently walks through checking in with your heart really opened up a conversation with my son about his own feelings. We've used it to create our own little comfort corner at home, and he asks to read it almost every night now.
Penelope★★★★★
My three-year-old has been asking to read it every night since it arrived, and I’ve already seen her pause to take a deep breath after a meltdown, just like the otter does. The idea of a "Comfort Garden" is so gentle and concrete for a young child to grasp.
Hannah★★★★★
The “check in with your heart” prompt on each page is a simple but powerful way to get my anxious 7-year-old talking about how he feels. It’s turned a bedtime story into a real conversation for us.
William★★★★★
My 4-year-old asks for this book every night now — the part where Otter checks in with his heart really got her talking about her own feelings. It's already helping her name when she's upset instead of just melting down. Definitely worth adding to the shelf for any parent working on emotional skills.
Daniel Q.★★★★☆
My daughter enjoys the "checking in with your heart" activity suggested in the book—it's helped her talk about her feelings more openly. The hardcover binding feels sturdy enough for repeated bedtime reads.
