Helping Kids Manage Big Feelings with Rainbow Breathing

When Emotions Erupt: Teaching Children to Find Their Inner Rainbow

Emotions can feel overwhelming — especially for young children. In Ezekiel’s Volcano: A Story About Calming Big Feelings and Finding Your Inner Rainbow, readers meet Ezekiel, a spirited first-grader whose emotions sometimes bubble up like a volcano.

But with the loving guidance of his teacher Mrs. B, Ezekiel discovers a simple yet powerful technique: Rainbow Breathing. Through this calming strategy, he learns that even in his biggest emotional eruptions, there’s space to pause, breathe, and begin again.

This touching story helps children build emotional awareness and self-regulation — two essential skills for lifelong well-being. It’s more than a book; it’s a tool for helping kids navigate their inner world with confidence and care.