Dr. Leah Brancheck, author of children’s books about big feelings.

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Dr. Leah Brancheck is a mom of two passionate, active young children; a board certified neurologist; and an independent children’s book author.

With her “RabRab” books, Leah’s goal was to give her own children a safe, non-threatening space to learn social emotional skills and build self-esteem. Therefore, Leah modeled the characters in the book after her children’s favorite stuffed animals.

Having seen her children succumb to big overwhelming feelings, and having succumbed herself at times, she believes books should validate how children are feeling while giving them and their parents a framework for managing them.

She would like to invite you to join this journey with her, her children, and their stuffed animals.


Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Amazon

Big Angry Feelings: 4.9 (26 ratings) | RabRab & Blanket: 4.9 (19 ratings) | RabRab Meets Brave: 5.0 (6 ratings)

“A roadmap for handling big emotions… framing their depth of feelings as a strength rather than something that needs to be ‘fixed.’ Highly recommended for any family navigating big feelings.” - Christine LaGrotta, MD, psychiatrist and parent, on RabRab and Blanket

“An absolute delight for families, caregivers, and educators looking for accessible, heartfelt ways to help children understand and manage their emotions.” - Jennifer Senick, Reedsy Discovery, on RabRab and Blanket

“This is more than a story, it’s a tool.” - Jeyran Main, Review Tales, on Big Angry Feelings

As featured in St. Louis Magazine, June 2025

Written by a mom of two, not as clinical advice.

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