Sunny the Slow Sloth Stops and Breathes First

What if one deep breath could change an entire day?

Join Sunny the Slow Sloth on a heartwarming rainforest adventure where excitement quickly turns into chaos. As Sunny and friends prepare for the Rainforest Friendship Picnic, unexpected problems appear all at once. Flowers scatter, berries roll away, and everyone starts rushing to fix everything. Sunny feels overwhelmed and wants to react immediately-but remembers one simple lesson:

Stop. Breathe. Then Begin.

With slow breaths, a calm heart, and the support of kind friends, Sunny discovers that taking a moment to pause leads to better choices, creative solutions, and happier endings.

Filled with lovable animal friends, beautiful rainforest scenes, and gentle social-emotional learning, this reassuring picture book helps young children practice self-control, emotional regulation, patience, and thoughtful decision-making in an engaging and memorable way.

Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, counseling, homeschooling, and family reading, this beautifully illustrated story encourages children to pause before reacting and shows that even one calm breath can make a big difference.

Children will learn:

• Healthy impulse control skills
• Self-regulation through mindful breathing
• How to pause before reacting
• Calm problem-solving strategies
• Patience and resilience during stressful moments
• Teamwork, kindness, and friendship
• Confidence to make thoughtful choices