Panda Ray's
Emotional Day
A little story for BIG emotions!
This book was written to help children learn about their emotions-- and teach adults Occupational Therapy-informed strategies at the same time!
Book Coming Soon
March 2027
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Through its innovative, dual-audience design,
Panda Ray's Emotional Day is for both Children and Adults!
For Little Readers
Panda Ray is a very emotional bear. As he goes about his day, he feels 8 BIG emotions, and each one feels different in his body. In the story, Panda Ray uses his body sensations to figure out what emotion he's feeling. This helps children learn to recognize and manage their own emotions in a fun, engaging, and relatable format.
For Big Readers
Let's face it-- managing big emotions can be tough for everyone, whether you're a little one or a grown-up. Panda Ray's Emotional Day is designed to provide adults with Occupational Therapy-informed emotional regulation strategies for everyday use. These simple tools are used throughout the story, and reinforced by the Resource Section in the back of the book.
The concept and design of Panda Ray's Emotional Day won the 2026 USC Mark and Semira Moshayedi Innovation Award for its potential to "advance the quality of occupational therapy or occupational science" and "result in a positive societal impact".
About the Author
Noah Whitman
Hi, I'm Noah! I wrote Panda Ray's Emotional Day as an Occupational Therapy doctoral student at the University of Southern California. The goal of the book was to provide emotional regulation tools for both children and the adults who support them in a fun, engaging format. I have a background in pediatric behavioral therapy with experience in home, school, and clinical settings. When I'm not studying or writing, you can find me at home with my wife and cats!