Big Feelings Are OK: Leonardo Gets Dressed for School: Sensory Issues With Clothing

When socks scratch and labels tickle, getting ready for school can feel like too much.Leonardo wants to go to school, but the clothes he needs to put on do not feel right. With Daddy listening beside him, he tries small, practical changes: turning a sock inside out, choosing a softer top, adjusting a bunched sock and taking a pause when he needs one. Leonardo does not have to make every worried feeling disappear before he takes his next step.Inside the book: - A reassuring story about sensory issues with clothing and difficult school mornings- Gentle examples of listening, offering choices and solving one problem at a time- Clear, carefully simplified scenes designed to give children room to focus without unnecessary visual overwhelm- Eight cut-out cards for getting-ready steps and supportive choicesCreated for autistic, ADHD and sensitive children who experience big feelings around everyday routines. The simple visual story can also appeal to older children who connect with Leonardo's experience.Nicola Ahern is a neurodivergent author, a parent of autistic and ADHD children, and has studied child psychology. Her Big Feelings Are OK stories draw on those perspectives to help children feel heard.