ECHO is for families and educators who want practical ways to support young children through big feelings. Each story comes with guidance that gives adults words and steps to try, alongside simple tools children can practice themselves when feelings are hard to manage.

Children see familiar feelings reflected in a character’s story and discover ways to respond when those feelings arise. The child-friendly tools give them something concrete to practice with a caregiver and return to in everyday moments.

You don’t need special training or a long session. Start by reading together and trying one tool; the caregiver guidance gives you words and practical steps to use when a difficult moment comes up.

Our characters face moments children may know well, such as a difficult goodbye, and show how those moments can feel from a child’s point of view. Talking about a character can give children an easier way to begin sharing what they feel themselves.

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ECHO gives families stories and tools to explore feelings and practice coping skills together. It can be used alongside professional support, but it does not replace an assessment or care tailored to a child’s needs.

ECHO is designed to be used beyond storytime. Each book pairs a relatable story with tools children can practice and guidance caregivers can use when a similar moment comes up in real life.