Float – A Guide to Letting Go -Book Tour

November 8, 2019

Float: A Guide to Letting Go seeks to encourage children to process their emotions gently and in a way that allows them purposeful ownership of what they think and how they feel. It will aid them in identifying the root of their feelings, help them to examine their reactions to emotions and decide for themselves what they may be ready to release. The thoughtful use of color and symbols, and the guided practice of breathwork, encourages readers to maintain a broad focus as they become more grounded and aware. The playful rhyme dances with readers as they grow on their journey to the present, where they are beautifully set free.

Readers will enjoy: – Learning how to identify and examine emotions – Understanding how to release unwanted thoughts and feelings – Permission to acknowledge, accept, feel and heal in a unique way

“Aimee Ruland’s book, Float, is a masterpiece of creativity where the intangible becomes relatable, fun and beautifully depicted. Teaching children mindfulness, kindness and intention regarding their feelings might just be the most important lesson we can teach them. This book belongs on the shelf of every child–or anyone who has ever been a child.” –Stephanie Wharton, M.Ed., INHC

“What a beautiful message for children of all ages! A brilliant example of emotions and feelings that may be difficult for children to define with words. Float is the perfect story to help a child’s mind and body unwind at the end of the day. I found myself thinking about the message long after reading the story.” –Tanya Swanson, kindergarten teacher

“Beautiful, soothing words to comfort children and guide them in using imagery to help deal with the weight of daily emotions.”

–Susan E. Slater, children’s librarian

“Float does a great job blending imagery to relate to feelings of young children. The colors of the balloons are neatly tied into each feeling discussed in the book. The strategies are appropriate, simple and thought provoking. A great read!” –Matthew Menard, M.S., M.Ed., LPC

“Aimee Ruland is the Dr. Seuss of children’s therapy books. My seven-year-old loves the book, and so do I.” –Jeffrey Barkstrom, LAC

From the Growing with Love Series at Loving Healing Press www.LHPress.com

My Review- This was a nice addiction to my families mindfulness collection and meditation practice. While the book isn’t listed this way or mentions anything about meditation, that is truly what this book is. A nice calm guide to learning more about your emotions and how to release the ones that are bothering you the most. Mindfulness, or Being Present, is simply being aware of what is happening in the Now, and being alright with it. Not getting angry ,not worrying and or ignoring how it is you feel. It’s being OK even if you feel sad, but knowing you don’t have to stay in that state of sadness, and it’s alright to let them go.

The visual use of the balloons, and colors throughout the book are very useful and a nice added tool for children to learn and use for daily practice. I really enjoyed reading this book with the family, it reconnected what I try and teach my kids about their own emotions. Whether good or bad, it’s human nature and the most important thing is how you move forwards with the feelings. The book gives some wonderful insights on breathing, being grounded and being able to calm oneself. It’s not always easy to understand where feelings are coming from, but this book certainly connects to encourage everyone to identify and even think about their emotions in each given moment .

The calm rhyming flow of words is very centering to all, and I encourage not just families with younger children but any children to pick this book up! This book carries some great advice that we should all be using each moment of our lives. I have read this book as a meditation session with the family with some soft music in the background and definitely is a favorite of ours now. There are several sections ( small paragraphs) written that can easily be used as a daily mantra, and or used in the moment of any rising anxiety or uncertainty , again very helpful for all not just the young. I highly recommend the book for everyone!

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About the Author

Aimee L. Ruland is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, with degree concentrations in Psychology and Philosophy. She is an Applied Metapsychology facilitator, Certified Yoga Instructor, Usui Reiki practitioner, Access Bars practitioner, meditation guide, and mother.

She holds an affinity with birds of prey, studies in quantum mechanics, and sculpting with her daughter.

You can also follow the author here… Website Goodreads Amazon Author Page Audible Author Page