All children experience big emotions that can get the best of them in social situations. Hammerhead's story and affirmation teaches them how to take a breath when they're mad, calm down, and make it right.
Join Hammerhead in this interactive board book with 12 beautifully illustrated pages. Teach children to build social skills through daily affirmation and calming techniques that support conflict resolution and self-regulation.
Note: This is an updated cover of the Hammerhead Board Book.¨
Customer Reviews (4.7 / 5 · 12 reviews)
Violet Y.★★★★★
My daughter was really struggling with losing at board games, but this book’s simple breathing technique from Hammerhead actually calms her down mid-meltdown. The story is short enough to hold her attention, and she loves repeating the affirmation on the last page.
Aurora★★★★★
My son was having trouble sharing with his cousin, and this book's "take a breath" affirmation really clicked with him after just a few reads. The sturdy board pages hold up well to his enthusiastic page-turning.
Andrew G.★★★★★
My three-year-old immediately started using the "take a breath" phrase from the story when he gets upset. The colorful illustrations held his attention while the simple narrative actually helped him calm down during a playdate squabble.
Adam M.★★★★★
We used the breathing technique from this book during a playdate squabble, and it actually helped them pause instead of escalating. The story is simple enough for my 3-year-old to follow, and the affirmation at the end has become a quick go-to phrase for us.
Andrew★★★★★
My 4-year-old actually paused mid-meltdown yesterday, took a breath just like Hammerhead, and calmly asked for a turn with the toy. The simple, repetitive phrasing really helps the lesson stick for little ones.
Chloe U.★★★★★
My three-year-old actually paused mid-tantrum to look at the breathing exercises in this book, which felt like a small miracle. Each page gives a clear, simple step for calming down that even a preschooler can follow along with.
Riley X.★★★★★
This little book is exactly what we needed for our 4-year-old’s emotional meltdowns. The interactive “recess challenge” activities gave him a concrete way to practice taking a breath before reacting, and I’ve already seen him use it during a playdate. It turns a tough conversation into something fun and empowering.
Emily★★★★★
My kid was struggling with sharing at school, but the breathing exercise in this book really clicked with them. The illustrations make the conflict resolution part feel like a fun puzzle rather than a lecture.
Robert★★★★☆
The "take a breath" message is simple but effective—my kids actually repeat it to each other now during arguments. I wish the board pages were a little thicker, but it's held up fine so far.
Carter★★★★☆
The "take a breath" affirmation is simple enough for my four-year-old to remember, though I wish the pages were a bit sturdier for rough handling. Still, it's already helped us talk through a couple of meltdowns.
