Milo the Mindful Monkey
Milo the Mindful Monkey
Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids
By Jessica Schoettle
Milo is a monkey who loves to move. He swings through branches, climbs high, and plays from sunrise to sunset. Milo enjoys staying busy and having fun with his friends.
But sometimes, Milo moves so fast that he forgets to slow down.
When his body feels restless and his mind feels busy, Milo begins to feel tired and overwhelmed. He wants to enjoy his day, but he is unsure how to find calm in the middle of all the movement. With gentle guidance from his steady friend, Thomas the Turtle, Milo learns a simple and powerful tool — slowing down and noticing his breath.
As Milo practices mindful breathing, he discovers how pausing helps his body relax, quiets his busy thoughts, and allows him to feel balanced and happy again.
This meaningful story helps children learn:
• How mindfulness helps calm busy bodies and racing thoughts
• Simple breathing techniques children can practice
• Emotional awareness and self-regulation skills
• The importance of slowing down and noticing feelings
• Confidence in managing overwhelming emotions
• Social-emotional learning through relatable storytelling
Milo the Mindful Monkey is part of Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids, a heart-centered series designed to introduce children to emotions, character strengths, and social-emotional skills through lovable animal characters and developmentally appropriate storytelling.
Each book in the series encourages meaningful conversations between children, parents, caregivers, and educators while supporting emotional growth for ages 2–6.
Perfect for:
Bedtime reading
Preschool and early elementary social-emotional learning lessons
Speech and emotional development support
Classroom read-alouds
Gifts for toddlers and young children
Parents and educators teaching mindfulness and calming strategies
Help your child discover how slowing down, breathing, and noticing their feelings can help them feel calm, safe, and balanced.
Milo is ready to show them how.