BREATH. ASK. TRY AGAIN
Meet LiL Rory, a proud little boy who is sure he's a big kid now. It's his first day of school, and he does it all himself: gets dressed, grabs his backpack, and marches out the door ready to take on the world.
There's just one tiny problem. His shoes are on the wrong feet.
His sister notices. His dad notices. Even Mom tries to help. But Rory won't budge because doing it himself is what being a big boy is all about. After a wonderful morning of ABCs, counting, and a calming class meditation, it's time to put those shoes back on. Suddenly, Rory isn't so sure which shoe goes where. Frustrated and embarrassed, he doesn't want anyone to see him struggle.
Then his kind teacher steps in. Instead of making Rory feel small, she helps him take a breath and turns his tricky moment into a fun shoe-matching game for the whole class. As the kids laugh and learn together, Rory discovers the simple trick and finally slips his shoes on all by himself. "I did it!"
This warm, relatable picture book gently teaches confidence, independence, kindness, patience, and how to handle big emotions when things don't go perfectly. Young readers will see themselves in Rory's mix-up and learn a powerful lesson: it's okay to make mistakes, ask for help, take a breath, and try again.
Perfect for preschool and early elementary kids, LiL Rory's Shoes Are Backwards is a heartwarming read for home, the classroom, or a cozy bedtime story.
Believe in yourself. Be kind. Be proud of who you are.
Created by Lil Trap Yogis and author Jamel Randall.
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I created Lil Trap Yogis because I believe kids deserve simple tools to help them through life’s hard moments.
Sometimes a child feels frustrated, overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of what to do next. In those moments, we teach them to pause, take a breath, and remember that they don't have to figure everything out all at once.
Through yoga, mindfulness, movement, and storytelling, we help kids learn that asking for help is okay, trying again is brave, and a difficult moment doesn't define who they are.
That’s what Lil Trap Yogis is all about: giving kids practical tools they can carry with them from the mat into the classroom, the counseling office, and home.
Because sometimes, all a kid needs is a breath, a little encouragement, and someone reminding them:
You can breathe. You can ask. You can try again.
— Jamel Randall
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