Baz's Wild Ride

By Mark Shiell

Big feelings and racing thoughts can feel uncomfortable - like something inside is pushing and pulling.

But what if we didn't have to struggle with them?

In this warm and beautifully illustrated Australian picture book, Baz discovers something powerful: he doesn't need to push his feelings away or hold them still. He can let them come and go on their own.

And when he does, something surprising happens - he begins to feel steady, even when things are bumpy.

A children's mindfulness story about feelings and emotional regulation

Through storytelling, guided reflection, and QR-linked companion resources, children (and the adults who read with them) are introduced to practical mindfulness skills that support:

- Emotional resilience

- Self-awareness

- Staying steady during difficult moments

- Allowing feelings to come and go

This story gently introduces social-emotional learning in a way that is accessible, engaging, and easy to practise.

Perfect for:

- Home reading and bedtime reflection

- Classroom discussions and emotional literacy programs

- Social-emotional learning (SEL) settings

- Parents and educators supporting children with big feelings

Unlike many children's books about emotions, the skills explored in this story are drawn from the research-informed Unified Mindfulness system - a clear, structured approach used in meditation training and scientific research.

Written by Certified Unified Mindfulness Teacher Mark Shiell, this book blends warmth, clarity, and practical attention skill-building.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764578341
• ISBN13: 9781764578349
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Aussie Meditation Publications
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5