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My Whirly Twirly Mind

By Sylvia Gardner

When her thoughts become a storm, can one small breath help her find calm?

reassuring · mindful · whimsical · empathetic

Genres

Feelings/Wellbeing Poetry/Verse Health/Lifestyle

What is My Whirly Twirly Mind about?

When a young girl’s thoughts begin to spin like a storm, concentrating, sleeping and staying calm become difficult. With support from a caring grown-up, she discovers that busy minds and big feelings can be understood rather than feared. Through gentle rhyme, playful imagery and simple grounding exercises, she learns to pause, breathe and find her centre. This reassuring picture book helps children recognise worry and emotional overwhelm while introducing mindful ways to manage racing thoughts and regain a sense of calm.

About the author

Sylvia Gardner is a children’s author who creates warm, playful stories for young readers. Her books include Why My Dad’s Really Great!, Why Is My Hair So Curly?, Goodnight Monsters and Red’s Big Discovery. Through cheerful rhymes and colourful adventures, she celebrates family, kindness, confidence and the special qualities that make every child unique. Sylvia’s books are made to share aloud, helping children enjoy story time, discover big feelings in a gentle way and let their imaginations sparkle.

Pages

47 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2025

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