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Winding Down by Penny O’Loughlin is a beautifully crafted nighttime ballad that gently guides children and parents into a serene bedtime routine. Through its rhythmic and lyrical structure, the book captures themes of mindfulness, emotional well-being, and the importance of connection. This enchanting story serves as a perfect transition from the excitement of the day to a peaceful night, helping readers cultivate a sense of calm and presence.
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Soothing Rhythms: The rhythmic, lullaby-like text helps ease children and parents into a tranquil state, making it perfect for winding down after busy days.
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Mindful Moments: Encourages mindfulness, guiding readers to let go of the day’s distractions and focus on the present, promoting emotional well-being.
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Shared Experience: Fosters bonding between parents and children through a calming reading ritual that enhances the bedtime routine.
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Positive Rituals: Establishes a cherished bedtime practice, providing consistency and comfort for peaceful nights and emotional regulation.
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Perfect for ADHD, ASD children struggling with bedtime routines.
COMING Feb 5th 2025
Bud and Buzz by Penny O’Loughlin invites young readers into a charming garden adventure filled with heartwarming moments. This delightful story is beautifully illustrated by Laura Cortinovis, bringing the enchanting world of nature to life. Together, they explore the magic of friendship exploring themes such as resilience, patience and our interconnectedness with nature.
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Heartwarming Story: Follow Bud, a shy rose, as he forms a special bond with Buzz the bee, learning about friendship and resilience along the way.
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Educational Journey: Teaches children about the vital role of bees in pollination and the interconnectedness of nature through engaging storytelling.
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Inspiration and Growth: Bud’s journey emphasizes patience and the beauty of embracing one's unique qualities, inspiring young readers to find their own place in the world.
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Perfect for All Occasions: Ideal for storytime, bedtime, or classroom reading, "Bud and Buzz" fosters curiosity and a love for the natural world while promoting essential lessons.
PENNY
O' LOUGHLIN
I am the mother of two young and very busy boys.
They are bright, passionate balls of energy that bring me so much joy. But motherhood can be overwhelming at times, especially at the end of the day.
I wrote this book to assist with the often chaotic night-time /bed-time, winding down routine and have found that it has helped me to create a shared & connected calming energy with my boys. The words as read remind the parent to be a calm anchor amidst the surrounding tempest.
My background is in Architecture and Landscape Architecture where I studied my degree at Melbourne University from 2000- 2007. I worked at an event landscaping company for over 14years and have had my own Landscape Design company since.
The 2020 Pandemic & Melbourne’s subsequent 6months of hard lockdown afforded me some serious time to dedicate to my children and to my passion of becoming a children’s book author.
After sifting through the library for the books that would assist & guide me in my night-time/ calm down routine, I turned to children’s audio meditations and audio sleep time books. I also looked into physical therapies and breathwork.
And thus, I decided to write my own bedtime wind-down/calming ballad – combining the practices of observing your own thoughts, detaching from the mind & breathwork to assist in concentrated muscle relaxation & steadying of the heartrate.
The rhyming verse with its steady heartbeat rhythm works as a night-time meditation that can be shared by both parents/readers and their child/children. It can be read and re-read simultaneously if required.
In an age where mindfulness is becoming essential to finding peace and contentment in our daily life and its management, especially in this fast-paced world, I hope that ‘Winding down,’ can be beneficial to you in creating an enjoyable night-time routine with your child/children.
Throughout 2022 I read it at numerous kindergartens, childcare centers and ELC's, who now use it as a helpful guidance tool for foundation years where re-focusing, letting go & becoming present is so important for learning and development.
This coming Feb 2025 my next book 'Bud and Buzz,' will be available. It is an educational and engaging book about the interconnectedness between plants and animals. It is about a relationship between a young flower 'Bud,' and a bee 'Buzz.'
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