Baz's Wild Ride

Big feelings and racing thoughts can feel uncomfortable - like something inside is pushing and pulling.

But what if we didn't have to struggle with them?

In this warm and beautifully illustrated Australian picture book, Baz discovers something powerful: he doesn't need to push his feelings away or hold them still. He can let them come and go on their own.

And when he does, something surprising happens - he begins to feel steady, even when things are bumpy.

A children's mindfulness story about feelings and emotional regulation

Through storytelling, guided reflection, and QR-linked companion resources, children (and the adults who read with them) are introduced to practical mindfulness skills that support:

• Emotional resilience

• Self-awareness

• Staying steady during difficult moments

• Allowing feelings to come and go

This story gently introduces social-emotional learning in a way that is accessible, engaging, and easy to practise.

Perfect for:

• Home reading and bedtime reflection

• Classroom discussions and emotional literacy programs

• Social-emotional learning (SEL) settings

• Parents and educators supporting children with big feelings

Unlike many children's books about emotions, the skills explored in this story are drawn from the research-informed Unified Mindfulness system - a clear, structured approach used in meditation training and scientific research.

Written by Certified Unified Mindfulness Teacher Mark Shiell, this book blends warmth, clarity, and practical attention skill-building.