The Wizard, the Lizard, and Me: Taming my Feelings

By Michelle Kargenian

Have you ever felt like a fizzing volcano ready to pop? Meet Oliver - a soccer-scoring, rhyme-loving kid whose feelings sometimes get REALLY big, REALLY fast. One tough day, everything changes when three tiny, magical characters wobble out from under his bed: Wiz, the Wizard Brain; Lizzy, the Lizard Brain; and Amy G., the Amygdala. Together, they help Oliver understand why big feelings happen - and give him the tools to tame his inner dragon before it breathes fire.

Rooted in neuroscience and brought to life with colorful illustrations and playful characters, The Wizard, the Lizard, and Me: Taming my Feelings gives children ages 4-8 a simple, empowering map for recognizing their emotions and calming down - one small, brave breath at a time. Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, and therapy settings, this debut picture book from Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Michelle Kargenian is a warm, funny, and deeply practical tool for the littlest learners.

"All feelings are okay. It's what you do with them that matters most."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1966170211
• ISBN13: 9781966170211
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Thought Leaders Press
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 3 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3