# Little Jörö

> Jörö is a real Tibetan spaniel from Finland with big feelings. Short cartoons and free picture books: one feeling, one calming skill, one tip for grown-ups.

## Episodes
- **Episode 0: Welcome Home** (1:30): How it all began: on a winter day, little Jörö is picked up from the kennel. The car ride is scary, until he remembers he’s a rocker. At Mummo’s house he is wrapped up as a present for Jasmin, who thinks he’s a guinea pig. Fear calms down with play, with his sister and friends. And in Mummo’s lap. Watch: https://littlejoro.com/episodes/0-welcome-home
- **Episode 1: The Presents** (1:30): Uncle comes home from Asia with a suitcase full of presents. Jörö gets excited, happy… and tired. When his friends come to play, his hair rises into horns. Luckily Ledi knows what to do. Watch: https://littlejoro.com/episodes/1-the-presents
- **Episode 2: Jörö and Friends** (1:30): His sister Ansku is Jörö’s best friend: they wrestle, run under the apple trees, splash in the lake and dig big holes. Ledi knows how to set boundaries, and Jörö looks up to big, gentle Karhu. But when Jörö gets tired and Nalle the pug is sitting in Mummo’s lap again, jealousy, grumpiness and sadness come. Under the sofa Jörö breathes and thinks, and Mummo’s lap is waiting. There is enough love for everyone. Watch: https://littlejoro.com/episodes/2-joro-and-friends
- **Episode 3: The Mushroom Trip** (1:30): Ansku comes to visit, and the whole gang heads into the autumn forest to pick mushrooms: a treat walk with Mummo, a cheerful dented car, a basket of buns, chasing games with the little boys and a basket full of chanterelles. By evening Jörö’s battery is empty. When Mom says “Bedtime now”, a tantrum comes. Mom stays calm as can be, holds him close and strokes him from nose to paws. Calm soothes a tantrum. Watch: https://littlejoro.com/episodes/3-the-mushroom-trip
- **Episode 4: Uncle Is Off to Asia** (1:30): Uncle is packing his suitcase, and Jörö jumps right in – all the way into the case. Uncle tapes Jörö’s photo inside the lid, because they will both miss each other. When the door closes, Jörö lies on his back and starts to dream: a bridge of love carries him after Uncle to Asia – into an elephant’s rainbow fountain in India, onto a scooter and up to a durian in Vietnam, and to the top of Mount Fuji above the clouds. Then Jörö pads into Dad’s safe arms and, just before falling asleep, remembers: Uncle will surely be home for Christmas. Watch: https://littlejoro.com/episodes/4-uncle-is-off-to-asia

## Feelings
- **Excited**: Heart racing, tail wagging. Whoosh!
- **Happy**: A warm, bubbly feeling that makes you jump.
- **Love**: A warm lap, and enough love for everyone.
- **Tired**: The battery runs low and the eyes start to close. (Check the battery)
- **Scared**: The fur trembles and crying turns into a howl.
- **Jealous**: Someone else is sitting in the lap where you’d like to be.
- **Not as good**: Am I as good as Ansku?
- **Sad**: Your heart sinks, and your ears go with it.
- **Lonely**: It’s quiet under the sofa, and everyone else feels far away. (Breathe: in and count to four)
- **Missing you**: When someone you love goes far away, your heart feels wistful.
- **Tantrum**: Flat on my back, kicking. I won’t! (Check the battery)
- **Grumpy**: The hair stands up like horns. (Breathe: in and count to four)
- **Relaxed**: Breathe in and count to four. The body relaxes.
- **Calm**: The horns melt and a flower pops up.

## Skills
- Breathe: in and count to four
- Check the battery

## Friends
- **Jörö**: Small dog, big feelings.
- **Ledi**: Gentle friend, always there.
- **Nalle**: Shy and suspicious, never mean.
- **Valo**: Deep joy and calm. Here and now.
- **Karhu**: Right here, yet lost in his forests.
- **Uncle**: Tales from afar, Jörö’s role model.
- **Mummo**: Loves kids and dogs, always offers a treat.
- **Ansku**: Jörö’s sister, loves everyone.
- **Jasmin**: Jörö’s mum, all hugs and kisses.
- **Osku**: Jörö’s dad, the safest arms.
- **Grandpa**: Keeps everyone safe, loves a little nap.
- **Ansku’s mom**: Mothers everyone, dreams of a new home.

## Mummo’s tips
- **Name the feeling**: “You look excited.” A feeling with a name is easier to be with.
- **Check the battery**: Anyone gets grumpy when tired. Breaks, snacks and rest recharge.
- **Breathe**: Breathe in and count to four. Then a long “phew” out – together, like Ledi and Jörö.
- **Share the joy**: Once things are calm again, talk about what happened.
- **Stay calm**: When a little one in the defiant phase gets worked up, keep your own calm. Calm soothes a tantrum.

## Free picture book
- https://littlejoro.com/picture-book/the-mushroom-trip
- PDF: https://littlejoro.com/assets/little-joro-the-mushroom-trip-picture-book.pdf?v=2

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