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Peak and Boo

Meet Peak, a young peacock with one very big question: why don’t his feathers look like everyone else’s? While other peacocks shimmer with color, Peak’s plumage feels… dull. Thankfully, he’s got his best friend Boo to help him figure it out.As the story unfolds, Peak begins to realize that how he feels might have something to do with what he’s eating, how he’s sleeping, whether he’s moving enough, and even how he handles big emotions.Created by two pediatricians and a child psychologist, this humorous and heartwarming picture book serves as a research-backed wellness guide for developing minds. From relatable school-day struggles to deeper lessons about self-care and empathy, Peak and Boo empowers young readers to understand that how they treat their bodies and minds matters.Perfect for families, classrooms, and counseling settings, Peak and Boo makes wellness accessible, fun, and inspiring. It’s a must-have for any parent who wants to help their child build healthy habits—and confidence—from the inside out.

This research-backed wellness guide reads like an engaging children’s book that empowers young readers to understand that how they treat their bodies and minds matters.

Sirisha Durbhakula, MD is a board-certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience and certification in Pediatric Integrative Medicine. She blends conventional pediatrics with holistic approaches, including Food is Medicine, Neuroscience, Lifestyle Medicine, Ayurveda, and Positive Parenting, to support lifelong health and wellness in children. Passionate about community service and education, she advocates for whole-child wellness and empowers families through accessible, evidence-based care. Dr. Durbhakula lives in Maryland with her husband and three children. When she’s not seeing patients, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and building connections that uplift and strengthen the communities she serves.

Mona Rewari, MD is a board-certified pediatrician and lifestyle medicine physician who has dedicated 25 years to improving the health and well-being of children and their families. Her work emphasizes holistic strategies addressing the physical, emotional, and environmental factors influencing children’s health, and her greatest joy is teaching the pillars of wellness illustrated in this book. As a board member of the Virginia American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), she advocates for food equity and increasing children’s access to nutritious meals in schools. Dr. Rewari lives in Virginia with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys creating art, gardening, baking and taking walks with her dog and sometimes her cat!

Rachna Varia, PhD has been a licensed clinical psychologist for over 25 years. She co-founded MindWell Psychology in 2003 which specializes in pediatric neuropsychological assessment. Dr. Varia has a particular interest in dyslexia, the interplay of ADHD and anxiety, and promoting critical thinking skills and grit. Co-authoring this book has been a wonderful experience, reflecting an ongoing interest in supporting physical and emotional well-being and the importance of developing these skills early in life. Dr. Varia lives in Northern Virginia with her husband. She has two adult children who are pursuing their passions! In her free time, she enjoys traveling, listening to audiobooks/podcasts, playing pickleball, and practicing yoga.

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Illustrated by: Mona Rewari, MD