WHAT THIS BOOK TEACHES
CALMING TOOLS
Easy calming strategies to help children and caregivers regulate big feelings on tough days.
COPING SKILLS
Children learn how to talk about complex emotions in simple, relatable ways without shame or fear.
RESILIENCE IN PRACTICE
Children recognize that having a bad day doesn’t make them bad. Emotional ups and downs are normal.
About the
Book
If I Were A Rocket Ship is a heart-centered children’s book that takes young readers on an imaginative journey through rocket ships, pirate maps, bulldozers, and more, all while gently exploring the emotions we feel on tough days.
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Told through the eyes of a child, this story uses playful metaphors to express big feelings like sadness, frustration, worry, and the need for quiet. Each page offers comfort, validation, and hope, reminding kids that even when they can’t be superheroes or time machines, they can still find peace, creativity, and safety within themselves.
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Beautifully written with caregivers and educators in mind, If I Were A Rocket Ship helps spark meaningful conversations around emotional regulation, resilience, and self-kindness. Perfect for children ages 3–8, this book is a valuable addition to any home, classroom, or therapeutic space.
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