Blake and the Storm Within: a Story About Anger, Calming Tools, Becoming Knight: 1

Big emotions can feel like a storm: loud, fast, and hard to control.Blake is a child with big feelings and an even bigger heart. Sometimes those feelings rush in quickly and overwhelm his body before he can respond. Just when the damage seems too big to fix...Blaze appears!Blaze is a wise dragon with a calming presence. He doesn't punish Blake. He guides him. Together, they learn how emotions feel in the body, how to use calming tools, and how to begin making things right after a storm.Blake and the Storm Within combines sensory-informed storytelling with clear guidance for caregivers. Through expressive watercolor illustrations, Story Cues, and Supporting Your Reader sections, the book helps families understand emotional and sensory experiences in a practical and approachable way.Created for caregivers, teachers, therapists, and children, this story shows that big feelings are part of being human and that we can face them with connection and skill.