Bounce Back Buddies: Meltdown on Market StreetBy Fannie J. BowdenWhen a big meltdown hits Market Street, best friends Nyeli and Kai are ready with calm-down tricks and teamwork!This fun and heartfelt chapter book follows two brave kids as they help their friends handle messy moments using real tools based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and social-emotional learning (SEL). From tricky thoughts to strong feelings, they show that with the right support, anyone can bounce back.Perfect for readers ages 6 to 11, Meltdown on Market Street teaches simple, effective skills kids can use in real life-like breathing strategies, feeling thermometers, movement breaks, and kinder self-talk.Chapter book for ages 6-11Supports emotional resilienceBuilt on evidence-based CBT strategiesFun, friendship, and feel-better tools kids can actually use!If your child loves relatable characters and real ways to feel better, this is the book for them.A Friendly Note to Grown-UpsThis story shares tools inspired by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), an evidence-based way to help kids understand their thoughts and feelings. The characters may face big emotions and bounce back with helpful thinking-but their journey is just a story.This book is not meant to replace therapy, medical advice, or professional mental health care. If your child is having a tough time, please reach out to a licensed therapist, pediatrician, or healthcare provider for support.We believe in asking for help when we need it: and that being brave includes talking to someone who can help us feel better.