My friend EEPWORM

by Corinne Goyette

Young children often have strong, hard-to-handle feelings. Eepworm toys can help! This book introduces an eepworm toy and demonstrates how this comfort item can provide companionship and calming. The first book in the eepworm series, My Friend EEPWORM is written in simple rhyming text with soft, soothing watercolor illustrations on every page. Each sturdy paperback comes with a brightly colored eepworm toy sure to delight young children ages 3 and up! Children with ADHD, autism or sensory processing issues may find eepworm toys especially helpful. Whether you’re a parent, a teacher or a helping professional, this book and toy set is the perfect tool to help your children learn to cope with big emotions.

Genres: Childrens

Kindle Edition

Published June 19, 2020

Reviews

[Zoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received a review copy of My Friend EEPWORM from Early Childhood Specialties via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

My Friend EEPWORM is a cute little book that talks about children with big feelings, and how a beloved toy (like an eepworm) can help

The book opens with tips for parents and teachers to help kids deal with difficult emotions, which was a great addition to the core book aimed at kids. It includes simple, helpful techniques to aid adults in helping kids in their lives deal with difficult feelings, including things you can explain to your child to make them feel less alone ("Managing feelings is hard, even for grown-ups") and techniques to help them cope ("Try rocking them, singing a soothing song, reducing sound or light levels.") .

My Friend EEPWORM shows how a beloved toy can not only be a comfort when life is rough, but also a source of joy when things are going well. A book like this that explores how children can use the tools at their disposal to deal with their emotions can be a great tool for any family, but especially one that includes a child dealing with especially big and complicated feelings.

[Jeanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eepworms is a toy for children dealing with feelings that are too big for them to manage. The text is helpful in how Eepworms are used to deal with those feelings for children and teaches parents how to help their children deal with those feelings.

Behavioral problems might indicate that your child may not be dealing with their feelings well. They can get overwhelmed with feelings of despair, fear, insecurities and anger. A tool for parents and children.

A special thank you to Early Childhood Specialties and Netgalley for the ARC and the opportunity to post an honest review.

[Justine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Teaching kids to sit with and overcome fears, uncomfortable experiences and further empowering them with techniques to distract and overcome these feelings.

[Athena Jean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Early Childhood Specialties for providing me with a copy of My Friend EEPWORM in exchange for an honest review!
Ok, to be completely honest, I downloaded this book the second I saw its cover because it was just too cute to resist. I spent the next 10 minutes just repeating the word "eepworm" over and over again because it's just so fun to say. I ended up really liking the book, even though I got it without knowing anything about it.
My Friend EEPWORM is a picture book about a little, squishy toy called an EEPWORM that will be with you through all your big emotions. It's targeted at children with sensory issues and children learning how to handle big emotions. The illustrations are super cute and use a lot of soft colors, which makes the book visually very comforting. I really appreciated this book for many reasons, the primary being I was one of the kids this book is targeted at. I would carry around a little stuffed animal to help me ground myself and stay calm when things got overwhelming in the face of my ASD and anxiety. It really worked, so I totally buy the whole concept of an EEPWORM friend. I believe the physical copy of the book comes with an EEPWORM toy, which is of course adorable. I also really appreciated the parent/guardian guide in the beginning. Too many adults don't know how to help the kids in their life when things get overwhelming, and I thought it was a good reminder that it's our responsibility to help them learn how to manage their own big feelings. I highly recommend My Friend EEPWORM!

[Sirah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes feelings can be big, bigger than what a little child can hold. With the assistance of Eepworms, though, those big feelings don't have to be so overwhelming. I loved everything about this book. The words were encouraging and easy to read and the illustrations were done in a simple yet meaningful style. I was whispering "Yes!" to myself when I read the note to parents. Overall, I cannot praise this book enough. Not only will I purchase it for my classroom, knowing I'll find many occasions where it will be helpful, but I'll definitely be recommending it to parents and quoting it in my conversations with children and parents alike.
Thank you to NetGalley for giving me my first of many copies of this delightful little book.

[Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good book for young children who are struggling to process difficult feelings. The accompanying toys (sold separately) are a good tool, as well. This is a must for anyone helping raise emotionally intelligent and self-aware children.

This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.

[Diane T · Rating 5 out of 5]

My daughter wrote and illustrated this book, so I can't give an unbiased review! But I will say that I'm proud of Corinne for wanting to share her "emotional regulation tool" with children everywhere. We've found that children with mental health special needs like ASD, ADHD and SPD find the story and the eepworm toy especially comforting.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Eepworms are very cute and I love the illustrations. I did get the feeling that the book is there to sell eepworms, more than to tell a story or entertain the child, but my kids didn't seem to mind.

Thanks again to NetGalley for the free book.

[Grace Kovac · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing counselling resource and adorable companion book. I will definitely have to add this to my collection.

[Rebecca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice simple story, though I wish it had been a little longer. Lovely illustrations and nice simple story.

[Kaitlyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this ebook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a really cute book about Eepworms (or other toys/items) that can help with brain disorders such as bipolar or autism. I like the beautiful and soft illustrations, as well.