Be Smart, Be Smart! Don't Take it to Heart!

Chedvah felt so hurt!
She looked at her doll.
It didn’t look as pretty as it had before.
All of a sudden, Chedvah didn’t feel like playing anymore.

This beautifully illustrated story brings children’s feelings to life.

What is a shield? Where is it?

The imaginary shield in the book gives children a sense of control that helps them cope with hurt feelings.

My Toolbox

It’s not like the toolbox in your house that holds a hammer and nails and a screwdriver. It’s a toolbox for your mind, body, and emotions.

It includes your thoughts, feelings, and fantasies.

You can take the tool in each book in the series and teach yourself how to use it to feel much better!

Ahuva Raanan

With a master’s degree in special education, Raanan is an educational counselor and consultant (counseling parents how to deal with emotional and behavioral problems in early childhood), a play therapist and CBT therapist who runs a network of special education kindergartens, and serves as regional head for Social Values in the Haredi Division of the Ministry of Education.

Ahuva Raanan’s popular children’s books Stories Straight from Avi’s Heart, Stories Straight from Mommy’s Heart, and Straight from Tammy’s Heart became instant classics and a must for every Jewish home. Now her masterful My Toolbox series gives young children the tools to manage their emotions and succeed in life.