Amy the Amygdala Gets Fired Up! - Paperback

by Ashley B. Warren (Author)

Meet Amy the Amygdala, the Brain Buddy in charge of keeping everyone safe. When something feels scary, loud, or unexpected, Amy sounds the alarm. ALERT! ALERT!

The problem? Sometimes Amy fires up even when there is no real danger.

In this playful and empowering story from The Brain Buddies Crew series, kids learn:

- Why big feelings happen

- What the amygdala does in the brain

- How to tell the difference between real danger and just nerves

- Simple calming strategies they can use right away

Created by a child and adolescent therapist and former school counselor, Amy the Amygdala Gets Fired Up helps children understand their emotions without shame and build lifelong regulation skills.

Perfect for ages 5 to 9, classrooms, counseling offices, and families who want brain-based tools for big feelings.

Your brain is not bad. It is just busy.