Books

Stories for new eyes.

Books that help kids (and the grown-ups who love them) understand what’s happening inside—so we can respond with more connection and less fear.

Understanding today.
Changing tomorrow.
Front cover of Brain and Heart: It’s Not Fair — A Ruby Story by Ryan Peterson, LCMHCFront cover of Brain and Heart: I’m Okay — An Aqua Story by Ryan Peterson, LCMHC
Front cover of Brain and Heart: It’s Not Fair — A Ruby Story by Ryan Peterson, LCMHC
For kids (and grown-ups)

Ruby: It’s Not Fair

A story about big feelings and new eyes.

When everything feels unfair, Ruby’s brain gets loud and Heart gets heavy. With a little help, Ruby learns to understand what’s really going on inside—and choose a new way.

Big Feelings

Understand what may be happening beneath anger.

Connection

Build connection with Heart.

New Eyes

Practice seeing hard moments differently.

Ages

4–8

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Front cover of Brain and Heart: I’m Okay — An Aqua Story by Ryan Peterson, LCMHC
For kids (and grown-ups)

Aqua: I’m Okay

A story about people pleasing and new eyes.

Aqua wants everyone to be happy—even when that means saying “I’m okay” when something inside doesn’t feel okay. With new eyes, Aqua begins noticing what Aqua actually feels and needs.

People Pleasing

Understand what may be happening beneath the need to keep everyone happy.

Self-Trust

Build more trust in what you feel and need.

New Eyes

Notice feelings before they spill.

Ages

4–8

Find on Amazon
The Brain and Heart world

A growing world of stories.

More books and tools are on the way to help kids build understanding, connection, and new eyes for life’s big moments.

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Brain and Heart characters together in the Brain and Heart story world

Books are one piece of the puzzle.

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