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Stop and Smell the Cookies

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A picture book about a rambunctious boy who learns to manage his big feelings.
 


Sometimes Dash gets so excited that his chest feels warm and fuzzy, his toes dance, and his fingertips tickle the air. When that starts, he can’t seem to control what he does next, and often, trouble follows.
 
Luckily, with a little help, Dash finds a way to slow himself down when big feelings threaten to take over.
 
This joyous book introduces a clever technique to engage the imagination and relax the mind, perfect for those who are impulsive like Dash, those who hold in their feelings, and everyone in between.
Gibson Frazier is an actor, writer, and filmmaker living in New York City. He has worked in numerous independent films with such luminaries as Steven Soderbergh, Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig, and Kirk Douglas. He also co-wrote, produced, and starred in the cult hit Man of the Century.  Gibson  has narrated over 60 audiobooks including the beloved Spy School and Funjungle series written by New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs. A denizen of New York’s downtown theatre scene, Gibson was named one of the best off-Broadway actors by both Time Out: New York and The Village Voice. View titles by Gibson Frazier
Micah Player studied Graphic Design at the University of Utah before moving to Southern California to work in the apparel industry. He has illustrated many picture books, including Millions of Maxes by Meg Wolitzer and Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz, and he believes in the power of visual stories to connect people. Micah lives with his wife and two kids in a little house beneath a big tree in the mountains of Utah. View titles by Micah Player

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A picture book about a rambunctious boy who learns to manage his big feelings.
 


Sometimes Dash gets so excited that his chest feels warm and fuzzy, his toes dance, and his fingertips tickle the air. When that starts, he can’t seem to control what he does next, and often, trouble follows.
 
Luckily, with a little help, Dash finds a way to slow himself down when big feelings threaten to take over.
 
This joyous book introduces a clever technique to engage the imagination and relax the mind, perfect for those who are impulsive like Dash, those who hold in their feelings, and everyone in between.

Author

Gibson Frazier is an actor, writer, and filmmaker living in New York City. He has worked in numerous independent films with such luminaries as Steven Soderbergh, Noah Baumbach, Greta Gerwig, and Kirk Douglas. He also co-wrote, produced, and starred in the cult hit Man of the Century.  Gibson  has narrated over 60 audiobooks including the beloved Spy School and Funjungle series written by New York Times bestselling author Stuart Gibbs. A denizen of New York’s downtown theatre scene, Gibson was named one of the best off-Broadway actors by both Time Out: New York and The Village Voice. View titles by Gibson Frazier
Micah Player studied Graphic Design at the University of Utah before moving to Southern California to work in the apparel industry. He has illustrated many picture books, including Millions of Maxes by Meg Wolitzer and Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz, and he believes in the power of visual stories to connect people. Micah lives with his wife and two kids in a little house beneath a big tree in the mountains of Utah. View titles by Micah Player

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