Reg is a bear whose name rhymes with EGG. Reg does not like going to sleep for the night, and when bedtime arrives, he must find a way to wind down. Luckily, Reg has his big sister Co-co to help move him through all the big feelings of his day and into a state of calmness.

Join Reg as he visualizes an imaginary trip to the ocean that will soon have him off to sleep. Reg Takes a Trip, the latest in the Tales for Big Feelings series, uses the five senses to guide reluctant young sleepers into dreamland.

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Lori Gard, M.Sc, M.Ed, is a writer, Canadian Certified Counsellor, and nationally certified Solution Focused Brief Therapist with CCPC Global. She currently works as a K-6 school counselor. Lori has written for Huffington Post, Edutopia, the Yummy Mummy Club, PEI Living Magazine, and PEI's Red Magazine. She is the author of two children's books, Reg Goes Swimming and Reg Takes a Trip. Lori lives in Mill River East, PEI,with her husband and their four children.
Emma is a fine artist and the illustrator of the Tales for Big Feelings series. Having a propensity for all things whimsical, Emma has worked on multiple children's books and hopes to continue to bring people happiness through her art. When she's not making art, you can find her working as a barista, finessing her latte skills. She currently lives in Michigan, USA, with her family and their three cats.

“Lori brings to life the experience of the hectic bedtime routine with a beautifully descriptive account between Reg and Co-co that reminds us of the power of imagination. As the events unfold in Reg’s world, readers are gifted the strategies to bring calm, joyful moments to a nightly routine. This is a valuable addition to any children’s library." Kim Colwill, B.Ed., M.Ed., GCE Decolonizing and Indigenizing Teaching and Learning, Director of Education Lennox Island First Nation

“In this delightful book, Lori Gard recounts the all too familiar story of emotional dysregulation. While providing tools for the young, Lori provides a map for caregivers looking to help their child develop control over their emotions through loving attunement. Truly a must-have for anyone interested in raising resilient children." Mark Fernandes, M.Sc., RP, RMFT, CSFT: Clinical Supervisor of a Community Children's Mental Health Agency, former instructor and supervisor in the SFBT Certificate Program, University of Toronto

"In this brilliant book, Reg and Co-co present a masterful strategy for individuals seeking to cultivate inner regulation. With their insightful guidance, reading this book becomes a tranquil and transformative experience, instilling a profound sense of calm and balance. I eagerly anticipate witnessing the positive impact it will have on others, as it has on me." Julie Smith, PEI Association for Community Living Executive Director