Colleen A. Patterson, MA, is a psychologist who has worked with children of all ages in hospital and school settings. Brenda S. Miles, PhD, is a clinical pediatric neuropsychologist who works with children, teens, and families. She blends brain science with creativity to build programs and resources that support learning and mental health. Dr. Miles lives near Toronto, Canada. You can follow her on Instagram. John Joseph is the illustrator of multiple #1 New York Times bestselling books. When he is not illustrating books for children, John is teaching visual arts at a local elementary school. John lives in Colorado. Visit johnjosephillustration.com and @John_Joseph_Art on Instagram.
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Feeling tired, sluggish, or bored? Time to dance and roar like a dinosaur! Dance and Roar Like a Dinosaur teaches kids a simple line-dance routine with easy steps and movement that mimics a dinosaur! With a steady beat and playful rhythm, kids will absorb incredible mental health and social and emotional benefits-line dancing is social, it's wonderful for up-regulation, and it equips kids with a jolt of mood-lifting energy. And at the end, the little dinos will be energized and ready to ROAR like a dancesaur! Calm Your Roar Like a Dinosaur teaches kids progressive muscle relaxation to calm down when they feel overwhelmed. This follow-up book shows kids how to crank up the energy and up-regulate when you need to be energized and motivated to keep working, switch gears, or just stay focused, a critical component of self-regulation. Includes a reader's note by the authors with more information on how movement can get kids roaring with energy-and ready for their own dino dance party!