Book cover of '10 Mindful Stories Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings' with colorful dinosaur illustrations on a light background.

Open book showing illustrations of a dinosaur character named Steggie and a friend Diplo.

Open book showing pages about anger and a character named Doctor Diplo, on a light gray background.

Open book with colorful illustrations of a dinosaur and children on a gray background

Magic Cat Publishing

Little Dinosaurs, Big Feelings: 10 Mindful Stories

£14.99

Beautifully Illustrated
Expert Recommended

Meet Doctor Diplo and his prehistoric patients learning to navigate big emotions

Welcome to Doctor Diplo's therapy practice in the Jurassic kingdom, where ten adorable dinosaur friends come to learn about their feelings and discover simple tools to help them feel better. From Steggie the Angry Dinosaur to Rex the Scared Dinosaur, each character faces familiar emotions that children experience every day.

Through gentle comic-book style storytelling, young readers meet Bruno the Sad Dinosaur, Minka the Happy Dinosaur, Poppy the Lonely Dinosaur, and Percy the Shy Dinosaur, along with Terrie the Excited, Trev the Overwhelmed, Iggy the Bored, and Nino the Content Dinosaur. Each story is followed by practical mindfulness exercises developed by Australian child psychologist Dr. Amber Owen, offering children real tools they can use when their own feelings feel dinosaur-sized.

With Yiting Lee's calming, colourful illustrations and award-winning author Swapna Haddow's gentle storytelling, this book creates a safe space for families to explore emotions together. A helpful guide for carers at the back provides additional support for meaningful conversations about feelings, making this the perfect resource for helping every little person master their big emotions.

Suitable for children aged 5 years and up

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Further Information

What's Included: 112-page hardback book with full-colour illustrations, 10 mindful stories, practical exercises, and parent/carer guidance.

Key Features:

Ten dinosaur characters representing different emotions: angry, scared, sad, happy, lonely, shy, excited, overwhelmed, bored, and content
Comic-book style visual storytelling accessible to young readers
Simple mindfulness exercises developed by child psychologist Dr. Amber Owen
Practical tools for emotional regulation and self-awareness
'How to use this book' guide for parents and carers
Gentle approach to normalising therapy and emotional support

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Publication Date: January 2024

About the Author: Swapna Haddow is the award-winning author of over 20 books for younger readers, including the beloved 'Dave the Pigeon' series. She has won the Sainsbury's Book Award and Sheffield Children's Award. Originally from the UK, she now lives in New Zealand and is known for her ability to tackle important topics with warmth and humour.

About the Illustrator: Yiting Lee is a Taiwanese artist based in the UK, known for her gentle, expressive illustrations that bring stories to life with warmth and accessibility.

Expert Consultant: Dr. Amber Owen is a clinical psychologist and founder of Mindful Pathways, an organisation dedicated to young people's wellbeing worldwide.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781915569233

Author: Swapna Haddow

Illustrator: Yiting Lee

Expert Consultant: Dr. Amber Owen (Child Psychologist)

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Hardback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 22.8 x 17.8cm

Publication Date: January 2024

Age Range: 5 years and up

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Magic Cat Publishing

Founded by Rachel Williams and Jenny Broom, Magic Cat creates beautiful children's books that gently weave important ideas into engaging stories. Winner of Independent Publisher of the Year 2025, they focus on kindness, togetherness, friendship, inclusivity, and care for our planet through storytelling.

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