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When My Body Gets Big
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Description
When My Body Gets Big is a beautifully illustrated, sensory-aware story designed to support autistic, sensitive, anxious, or emotionally intense children as they navigate overwhelming feelings. Written from the perspective of a child in the middle of a meltdown, the book uses rhythmic, validating language to guide young readers-and their caregivers-through moments of dysregulation with calm and compassion.
Through poetic repetition and soothing imagery, children are reminded that they don't need to be "fixed," just held. The story models how to move from chaos to calm, not by demanding quiet or compliance, but through co-regulation, connection, and gentle sensory strategies.
Ideal for bedtime, classroom calm-down corners, therapy sessions, or parent-child reading rituals Helps children identify and understand their internal experiences without labeling them as "bad" Includes real sensory tools like deep pressure, joint compressions, weighted blankets, and safe space creation Empowers caregivers with language that helps, not harms, during emotional moments
Perfect for children ages 3-8 who experience sensory overload, emotional dysregulation, or difficulty transitioning between activities. Whether your child is neurodivergent or simply has big feelings, this book gives them (and you) a framework to return to again and again.
Written by neurodivergent mom and children's author Nicole Pigeon, and illustrated in a soft, calming style ideal for sensitive readers, When My Body Gets Big is more than just a story-it's a supportive tool, a shared ritual, and a gentle bridge between parent and child in the hardest moments.
Great for fans of:Breathe Like a Bear by Kira WilleyHow to Be a Superhero Called Self-Control by Lauren BruknerA Little SPOT of Emotion series by Diane AlberMy Body Sends a Signal by Natalia MaguireWhat To Do When You're Feeling Too Big Inside by Jacqueline B. Toner
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
30
Release Date:
2025-10-13
Publication Date:
2025-10-13
Publisher:
Story Seed Press
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
1997554135
ISBN13:
9781997554134
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Minimum Reading Age:
3
Maximum Reading Age:
8
Weight:
110 g
Height:
216 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
2 cm
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