Check out what Kirkus Reviews said about Calm:

"A Choose Your Own Adventure–style take on staying grounded amid turmoil.

In her foreword, Hayes explains that when life hands us lemons, we have two choices, represented by an anthropomorphic bubble and slug, a friendly-faced Goofus and Gallant–esque pair who each offer guidance as a variety of kids encounter challenging situations. Evelyn, for instance, is jealous of new student Melissa. Flipping the page to Bubble’s advice—Evelyn should try deep-breathing exercises when she’s stressed—leads to a happy outcome: Evelyn planning a sleepover with Melissa. But listening to Slug’s panicked response—“Who is this new girl, and what is she doing in our life? She’s got to go!”—results in Evelyn feeling irritated, lashing out at her friends, and spending the weekend alone. Each of the subsequent stories proceeds similarly, with Slug advocating for self-sabotaging behaviors and Bubble suggesting calming techniques like listening to music and laughing with friends. The book presents positive and negative emotions as a sharp dichotomy; Hayes doesn’t acknowledge the importance of holding space for bad feelings such as embarrassment or disappointment. Still, overall, she offers a creative and thoughtful way to get kids unpacking their mental states. Flook’s sketchy cartoon illustrations helpfully home in on key details in the various stories. The cast is diverse. The book concludes with a quirky emotion chart and an invitation to readers to think critically about the different situations.

A solid conversation starter for kids attempting to manage difficult emotions."