The Busy In Me: When My Backpack Comes Off
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.
What happens when a child has a good day at school — but falls apart the moment they get home?
The Busy in Me: When My Backpack Comes Off is a warm, reassuring children’s picture book about the often-overlooked transition from school to home.
All day long, one little boy listens, remembers, waits, changes activities, manages noise, follows directions and keeps going. But when his backpack finally comes off, even the smallest things can suddenly feel like too much.
Through gentle storytelling and expressive illustrations, this book helps children understand feelings of overwhelm while helping parents see what may be happening beneath the behaviour. Especially relatable for families navigating ADHD, sensory sensitivity, emotional regulation, after-school meltdowns, big feelings and difficult transitions, the story offers a simple reminder: sometimes children don’t need more questions or demands — they need time and a safe place to settle.
Because sometimes, before a child can move on, they need a little time to arrive.
Written by Lisa Vivian
A My Granny’s Bookshelf title
Published by Lisa Vivian Publishing
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.