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  • Genre:education
  • Sub-genre:Special Education / Behavioral, Emotional & Social Disabilities
  • Language:English
  • Pages:32
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317845070

Ribbit Ready to Listen

By Dr. Dan Martin, OT

Overview

Have you ever wondered how to help your child focus, regulate their emotions, and listen more attentively? Ribbit Ready to Listen is a fun and engaging children's book that introduces sensory breaks through relatable characters and everyday experiences. Created by pediatric occupational therapist Dr. Dan Martin and illustrator Beau Guenin, this book also includes reflection and journaling pages to help families discover which sensory breaks work best for their unique child.
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Description

Have you ever wondered how to help your child focus, regulate their emotions, and listen more attentively? Ribbit Ready to Listen is a fun and engaging children's book that introduces the concept of sensory breaks in a simple, relatable way. Through a fun, colorful character and everyday situations, children learn that everyone is uniquely made and may need different strategies to feel calm, focused, and ready to learn. Perfect for families, educators, and therapists, this book also includes reflection and journaling pages to help children and caregivers discover which sensory breaks work best for them. Created with care by pediatric occupational therapist Dr. Dan Martin and illustrator Beau Guenin, Ribbit Ready to Listen is designed to encourage meaningful conversations, self-awareness, and practical tools for everyday success.
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About The Author

Dr. Dan Martin is a pediatric occupational therapist, educator, and professor with a passion for helping children thrive. Throughout his clinical and teaching experience, he has witnessed the powerful impact that sensory breaks can have on a child's regulation, attention, and overall well-being. Inspired by a desire to help families better understand and implement sensory breaks in everyday life, he created this book to make these concepts accessible, practical, and engaging. The included journal pages are designed to help families apply what they learn from the story in meaningful ways. In partnership with his dear friend and talented illustrator, Beau Guenin, this book was brought to life with the hope of encouraging and blessing families around the world.


About the Illustrator
Beau Guenin is an accomplished artist whose work spans a wide range of creative projects, from city commissions and large-scale community events to the imaginative characters and worlds he brings to life through his art. Skilled in a variety of mediums, Beau has a special passion for painting and storytelling through visual expression. As a devoted husband and father, he was excited to collaborate on this book as an opportunity to support families, encourage children, and share the joy of creativity with others. Through his illustrations, Beau hopes to inspire wonder, connection, and meaningful moments for readers of all ages.

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