Meet Benny and Arlo - two tiny friends learning that kindness, friendship, and emotions matter.
In this heartwarming ShineSmart™ Emotional Learning story, Benny and Arlo discover what it means to feel accepted, understood, and connected through gentle conversations and meaningful moments in nature. Along the way, young readers learn that it's okay to express emotions, ask for support, and embrace who they are.
Filled with calming woodland illustrations and soothing storytelling, Benny and Arlo encourages emotional awareness, mindfulness, empathy, and healthy social-emotional growth for children.
Perfect for bedtime reading, classrooms, homeschool learning, counseling settings, and families wanting to help children better understand feelings and friendships.
A beautiful ShineSmart™ story about:
• Friendship & belonging
• Emotional learning
• Mindfulness & kindness
• Confidence & self-worth
• Understanding emotions
• Gentle social-emotional growth
By Johanna Sparrow
Blue Shoes Publishing LLC
