Jake the Firedrake: Helping Kids Develop Emotional Intelligence and Navigate Strong Emotions Emotional

Jake the Fire DrakeFrom the best-selling author of I’m Just a Kid: A Social Emotional Book about Self-RegulationJake’s day starts like any other… until teasing and frustration make his feelings grow hotter and bigger than he can handle! Before he knows it, Jake has turned into a fire-breathing drake. With help from his kind teacher, Ms. Hart, and his friends, he learns to cool down, breathe, and find his calm again.Told with humor, heart, and a catchy rhythm that’s fun to read, sing, or even rap, Jake the Fire Drake helps kids understand that big feelings are normal — and that everyone can learn ways to handle them.This neurodiversity-affirming story encourages children to embrace their emotions while learning about friendship, caring for others, and showing kindness. Parents, teachers, and counselors will love using it to start meaningful conversations about self-regulation, empathy, and emotional awareness.Love Jake the Fire Drake?Check out Chandele Morris’s other favorites in the Social Emotional Learning Series — I’m Just a Kid and The Beauty of Us All.