Uh-oh! Gabe is losing it again. See all those big, bright buttons popping up all over his body?

They come out whenever someone or some situation gets under his skin. And they pop up ALL. THE. TIME.

Push this button and Gabe starts fighting.
Push that button and Gabe starts yelling.
Push any button, and Gabe overreacts, gets mad, makes poor choices and lands in trouble.

What he really needs is a reset button!

Young readers will learn how to use PAUSE POWER to reset their mindset, calm down and stop losing control when others push their buttons. It's a great lesson and fun read for children in grades K-6.

Tips for parents and educators to help children managing their emotions when they become angry and to raise self-awareness in themselves are included at the end of the picture book.

A clever tale from school counselor and author Jennifer Law about Gabe, a young boy navigating school life. Her stories include

• Pause Power - Learning to stay calm when your buttons get pushed.


• Practicing Patience - How to wait patiently when your body doesn't want to.

Law, Jennifer

Jennifer Law, an elementary school counselor, has worked in education for more than 20 years. In addition to her master's degree in school counseling, she also has a K-6 teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree in psychology. Jennifer is the author ofPause Power andPracticing Patience, fun and popular children's books that teach children social skills and how to control their emotions. She lives in Iowa with her husband and their two sons.

Martin, Brian

Brian Martin, a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, passionately tells stories through illustration. His award-winning work has been featured in publications across the country. Brian, his wife, and their four children live in Virginia.