Jojo’s Heart Party
Jojo’s Heart Party is a picture book written by Amber Byfield and illustrated by Anna Kamburis. Follow Jojo through her day, welcoming her feelings as guests at her Heart Party — and gently learning the mindfulness tool of awareness. The book concludes with affirmations and a guided meditation script meant to invite readers of all ages to create space for emotions.
Praise for Jojo’s Heart Party
“As an early childhood educator, I am always searching for resources to guide children in exploring and honoring their full range of emotions. Jojo's Heart Party brings such grace and whimsy to the journey towards greater emotional intelligence. We are connected to Jojo and her mom through the common experience of feelings coming and going. The companion meditation complements and extends this inspirational resource for shifting our perspective to make room for all feelings.”
— Ellen M. Christensen, MEd Elementary Education
“The delightful prose and whimsical illustrations of Jojo's Heart Party will captivate young readers and their caregivers while teaching them critical skills. Parents, educators, and therapists alike can use this resource to help children build their emotional vocabulary while encouraging them to notice and accept all of their big feelings, an important stepping stone toward self-regulation.”
— Andrea Ciceri, LCSW - Child and Family Therapist
“Through the narrative of Jojo's conscious engagement, young readers can safely and imaginatively explore their own new and sometimes daunting world in their process of individuation. Amber Byfield engages children through the door of their own visitor, Imagination. She also provides a delightful insight for adults; for parents, teachers, therapists and caregivers to remember how challenging all these new experiences and feelings can be for a child.”
— Sandra Wilcox, LPC, MA, MDiv