The Busy in Me: When Everything Feels Too Loud
Goodnight Gigi: My First Big Bed is a personalized bedtime story that makes the crib-to-big-kid-bed transition exciting and comforting. Add your child’s name, appearance, and favorite details — from the color of their blanket to their snuggle stuffie — because each page is written just for them. This keepsake book builds confidence, eases worries, and turns bedtime into a magical milestone.
Goodnight Gigi: My First Big Bed is a personalized bedtime story that makes the crib-to-big-kid-bed transition exciting and comforting. Add your child’s name, appearance, and favorite details — from the color of their blanket to their snuggle stuffie — because each page is written just for them. This keepsake book builds confidence, eases worries, and turns bedtime into a magical milestone.
Sometimes even a fun place can suddenly feel like too much.
At Maya’s birthday party, everything starts out just right — friends, climbing, pizza, cake and lots of fun. But after one unexpected POP!, the music, talking, laughter and other loud noises begin to feel bigger and bigger.
The Busy in Me: When Everything Feels Too Loud is a gentle children’s picture book about sensory overload, sensory sensitivity, loud noises, big feelings and feeling overwhelmed. Through a warm, child-centred story, children learn that it’s okay to step away, find a quieter space and take the time they need before joining back in.
With support from his mom, our young character begins to recognize what his body is telling him and discovers simple calming strategies for overwhelming moments — without labels, diagnoses or making him feel different.
Part of The Busy in Me series from My Granny’s Bookshelf, this reassuring story is especially meaningful for children who experience busy environments, unexpected sounds, transitions or sensory overwhelm.
Perfect for parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers and anyone looking for supportive children’s books about sensory processing, emotional regulation and big feelings.
Because sometimes the world is still fun — it’s just a little too loud.
Written by Lisa Vivian
A My Granny’s Bookshelf title