Roaming with Safari friends! Learn mental health coping skills for emotions and feelings The Big Six teaches coping skills through the adventure of a nervous Hippo who wants to join Safari. Leopard teaches how to communicate emotion with color. Lion teaches how to tense and relax their paw. Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino join in sharing their pro tip. The Big Six includes: Emotional Expression through Color : Leopard guides communicating feelings using colors, making emotions relatable and understandable. - Mindfulness Techniques : Lion introduces the simple yet effective practice of tensing and relaxing. - Teamwork and Support: Each animal shares their unique strategies, presenting valuable “pro tips” that empower children to face challenges together and support one another. Perfect for children aged 2-8, The Big Six invites little ones on a safari adventure alongside helpful animal friends. 🐾 Dive into the Big Six Safari book series and discover the joy of learning with titles like Let’s Go, Buffalo! and Louder, Lion! Hi, I'm Matthew. As a Licensed Behavior Analyst, I've focused on breaking down big challenges into smaller, manageable steps, teaching self-advocacy, and encouraging breaks to help foster independence. Big Six Safari was created to share these practical strategies and make them more accessible.  Big Six Safari features engaging stories with safari friends on new adventures. The language is chosen for clarity and effectiveness in teaching, while the illustrations help convey emotions and support early readers. This project has been a significant passion for me, and I hope you and your readers enjoy it. Stay tuned for more to come! Join Hippo as they embark on a safari adventure with new friends! Hippo is nervous trying something new. Leopard teaches how to communicate emotion with color. Lion teaches how to tense and untense their paw. Each friend shares their best pro tip! Enjoy an engaging story, beautiful illustrations, and ideas supporting diversity in thinking, communication, and perspective shifting. Bonus thoughts are offered after the story. Learn mental health coping skills while experiencing new adventures. Originally from Virginia, Matthew attended George Mason University earning a graduate degree in Special Education. Matthew is a Licensed Behavior Analyst in Washington State. He lives in Black Diamond with his partner, Andrew and Golden Doodle, CeCe. Matthew enjoys traveling, adventures, and reading.