For children who find noisy places too much
Fine one minute, overwhelmed the next - and it isn't their fault.
Birthday parties, school events, family gatherings and busy days out can feel exciting at first. But for sensitive, autistic, ADHD or easily overwhelmed children, the noise can build quickly until everything feels too much.
Join Arthur the Blue Monkey in a warm, reassuring story that helps children understand sensory overwhelm without shame - and shows grown-ups how a quiet break and calm support can make busy places feel safer.
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Does this feel familiar?
- Your child is excited to go - until the music, shouting or popping balloons all arrive at once.
- Meltdowns in busy places leave you wondering if you did something wrong.
- You want them to enjoy parties and gatherings without being labelled rude, difficult or shy.
A gentler way to understand sensory overwhelm
Arthur cannot wait for his friend's birthday party. But when the music gets louder, children start shouting, balloons pop and games begin all at once, his body starts to feel overwhelmed.
With calm support, Arthur learns that he is not bad, rude or difficult. He is having a big feeling - and big feelings can pass.
The story gives children a comforting character they can see themselves in, and gives grown-ups gentle language they can use before, during and after noisy events.
How this story may help
Notice the too-much feeling
Helps children recognise when noise is starting to feel like too much before it becomes a meltdown.
Take a quiet break
Shows how stepping away for a moment can help a busy body and busy brain feel safer.
Feel calm support, not shame
Gives grown-ups reassuring language that says the feeling is okay - the child is not the problem.
Understand it will pass
Reminds children that big feelings are a normal part of being human and do not last forever.
Meet Arthur the Blue Monkey
Arthur is excited to go to his friend's birthday party - until the music, shouting, popping balloons and games all happen at once.
When Things Feel Too Loud is a comforting picture book for children who struggle with noisy places, birthday parties, school events, family gatherings, sensory overload or needing a quiet break.
It may be especially relatable for autistic children, children with ADHD and highly sensitive children, while welcoming any child who sometimes finds the world a bit too loud.
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A warm, colourful story for parents, carers, teachers and grandparents who want children to feel safe when the world gets loud.
Big Feelings Are OK: When Things Feel Too Loud
A gentle story about sensory overwhelm, noisy places and finding calm.
by Nicola Ahern
£10.99
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