# Thistle & Ember Press ## Posts - [The ABC's of Anxiety for Kids is LIVE ON AMAZON!](https://thistleandemberpress.com/the-abcs-of-anxiety-for-kids-is-live-on-amazon/): I am so happy to announce that our first book, The ABC's of Anxiety for Kids: A gentle alphabet book to help kids understand big feelings, is live for purchase on Amazon. - [The ABC's of Anxiety is coming soon!](https://thistleandemberpress.com/the-abcs-of-anxiety-is-coming-soon/): Big feelings can be overwhelming—for children and the adults who love them. - [Welcome to Thistle & Ember Press](https://thistleandemberpress.com/welcome-to-thistle-ember-press/): Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. ## Pages - [Magical Animal Affirmations Coloring Book](https://thistleandemberpress.com/magical-animal-affirmations-coloring-book/): Magical Animal Affirmations Coloring Book invites children into a whimsical world of friendly dragons, foxes, rune bears, and other magical creatures—each paired with a gentle, theme-inspired affirmation to read and reflect on while they color. - [Instagram Freebies](https://thistleandemberpress.com/insta/) - [Anxiety Affirmations Coloring Book](https://thistleandemberpress.com/anxiety-affirmations-coloring-book/): This isn’t just a coloring book—it’s a gentle tool for helping children build a more positive relationship with themselves. - [My account](https://thistleandemberpress.com/my-account/) - [Checkout](https://thistleandemberpress.com/checkout/) - [Cart](https://thistleandemberpress.com/cart/): $12.99 Original price was: $12.99.$9.99Current price is: $9.99. - [Shop](https://thistleandemberpress.com/shop/) - [My Dachshund Has Anxiety Resources Page](https://thistleandemberpress.com/my-dachshund-has-anxiety-resources-page/): Lumberjack, a red standard wirehaired dachshund, came to us in May of 2025, with many of the same problems the dog in My Dachshund Has Anxiety had. - [The Mindful Mailbox](https://thistleandemberpress.com/the-mindful-mailbox/): Big feelings can be overwhelming for children (and parents, too!). - [Sign up for Book releases!](https://thistleandemberpress.com/notify_me/) - [Blog](https://thistleandemberpress.com/blog/) - [The ABC's of Anxiety for Kids resources page](https://thistleandemberpress.com/abc_anxiety/): Thank you for bringing this book into your home. - [Parents & Therapists](https://thistleandemberpress.com/parents-therapists/): The ABC’s of Anxiety is designed as a gentle, child-friendly tool to help young readers understand what anxiety feels like and learn simple, calming strategies they can use in everyday life. - [Freebies!](https://thistleandemberpress.com/freebies/): To support continued learning beyond the book, you’ll find a collection of free printable activities and resources designed to reinforce key concepts in a fun, gentle, and engaging way. - [Books](https://thistleandemberpress.com/books/): The ABC's of Anxiety for Kids is a gentle, reassuring picture book that introduces children to anxiety using simple, age-appropriate language from A to Z. - [About](https://thistleandemberpress.com/about-2/): Druadore Brown is an independent children's author, homeschooling parent, and lifelong animal lover with a passion for creating stories that help children better understand themselves and the world around them. - [Contact](https://thistleandemberpress.com/contact/): If you have any questions or just want to say hi, please use the contact form below. We can't wait to hear from you! - [Home](https://thistleandemberpress.com/): Inspiring children's books, printable activities, and practical resources to help kids build confidence, manage big emotions, and grow one page at a time. ## Products - [30-Day Nature Photography Challenge for Kids | Homeschool Nature Study & Photography Unit | Printable Elementary Curriculum](https://thistleandemberpress.com/product/30-day-nature-photography-challenge-for-kids-homeschool-nature-study-photography-unit-printable-elementary-curriculum/): Turn every nature walk into an adventure with this 30-Day Nature Photography Challenge! Designed for elementary-aged learners, this printable homeschool unit combines photography, nature study, observation, and creative storytelling through daily photo missions, kid-friendly vocabulary, real photo examples, and an end-of-challenge art show. Perfect for cameras, tablets, or smartphones, it's an engaging way to inspire curiosity and creativity outdoors. - [20-Week Photography Unit Study for Kids | Homeschool Photography Curriculum | Elementary Art & Camera Lessons (Ages 5–10)](https://thistleandemberpress.com/product/20-week-photography-unit-study-for-kids-homeschool-photography-curriculum-elementary-art-camera-lessons-ages-5-10/): Inspire creativity while teaching real photography skills with this engaging 20-week Photography Unit Study for homeschoolers and elementary students! Through simple weekly lessons, hands-on photo missions, and fun bonus activities, children learn how to use a camera, notice light, color, perspective, patterns, storytelling, and more. Perfect for beginners, this printable photography curriculum turns everyday moments into creative learning adventures. - [Dinosaur Unit Study | Printable Preschool, Kindergarten & Elementary Homeschool Curriculum | 100+ pages](https://thistleandemberpress.com/product/dinosaur-unit-study/): Dinosaur Unit Study for Preschool, Kindergarten & Early Elementary | 120+ Pages of Printable Learning Activities Roar into learning with this comprehensive Dinosaur Unit Study packed with hands-on science, literacy, math, STEM, crafts, games, and printable activities for PreK-2nd Grade! Children will explore dinosaurs through engaging lessons on dinosaur types, life cycles, fossils, herbivores, carnivores, omnivores, early reading, counting, graphing, sorting, matching, and STEM engineering challenges. Perfect for homeschool, classrooms, nature studies, dinosaur lovers, preschool science, kindergarten science, first grade, and second grade learning. Instant PDF Download • Printable • Answer Keys Included - [BUNDLE DEAL: Calm Down Toolkit](https://thistleandemberpress.com/product/bundle-deal-calm-down-toolkit/): ABC’s of Anxiety Calm Down Toolkit | Calming Posters & Coping Cards for Kids Help children recognize big feelings and practice calming strategies with this printable anxiety support bundle featuring artwork from The ABC’s of Anxiety for Kids. This emotional regulation toolkit includes 6 calming posters and 12 calming cards designed for home, homeschool, classrooms, counseling spaces, and calm corners. A gentle resource to help children identify emotions, practice coping skills, and build confidence when facing anxious feelings. - [Frog and Toad Unit Study | 90+ Pages of Science, Literacy, Math & Hands-On Learning Activities for PreK-2nd Grade](https://thistleandemberpress.com/product/frog-and-toad-unit-study-90-pages/): Frog and Toad Unit Study for Preschool, Kindergarten & Early Elementary Hop into learning with this 90+ page Frog and Toad Unit Study packed with hands-on science, literacy, math, crafts, games, and printable activities for PreK-2nd grade homeschoolers and classrooms! Students will explore frogs and toads, amphibian life cycles, anatomy, habitats, vocabulary, reading comprehension, STEM challenges, early literacy, counting, patterns, and more through engaging frog-themed learning activities. This unit study is delivered as two downloadable PDF files: 🐸 Part 1: Portrait-format printable activities 🐸 Part 2: Landscape-format activities, games, and STEM pages Perfect for preschool science, kindergarten science, first grade science, second grade science, homeschool unit studies, nature studies, and spring learning activities. - [Calming Posters for Class or Home](https://thistleandemberpress.com/product/calming-posters-for-class-or-home/): Create a calm, encouraging environment with these beautiful Calming Posters for Kids. Featuring original artwork from The ABC's of Anxiety for Kids alongside six gentle affirmations, these printable posters are perfect for calm corners, bedrooms, classrooms, homeschool spaces, counseling offices, and play therapy rooms. Designed to inspire confidence, emotional resilience, and positive self-talk, they're an easy way to surround children with reminders that they are safe, capable, and loved. - [Children's Calming Cards](https://thistleandemberpress.com/product/childrens-calming-cards/): Help children navigate big feelings with these printable Calming Cards for Kids. Designed for home, homeschool, classrooms, therapy offices, and calm corners, these easy-to-use cards provide simple coping strategies, grounding activities, breathing exercises, movement prompts, and mindfulness techniques to help children build emotional regulation skills. Perfect for anxious children, highly sensitive kids, and any child learning healthy ways to manage stress and overwhelming emotions. Simply print, laminate if desired, and keep them handy whenever a child needs a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and reset. ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/thistleandemberpress.com/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)