The Busy in Me: When Someone Says No
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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.
The Busy in Me: When Someone Says No
A Gentle Children's Book About Big Feelings, Disappointment & Emotional Regulation
What happens when a little word like “no” brings on some very BIG feelings?
In The Busy in Me: When Someone Says No, a little boy discovers the perfect red toy train while shopping with Mom. He can already imagine it racing around his tracks at home, pulling his blue train car through the tunnel.
But when Mom gently says, “Not today,” his excitement quickly turns into disappointment.
He tries to find another solution. He offers his own money. He promises to take good care of the train. But the answer is still no, and the feelings inside him become bigger and harder to manage.
Through patience, understanding, and a mom who stays close without changing her answer, he begins to discover something important:
It's okay to feel disappointed. It's okay to have big feelings. And even the hardest emotions can become smaller with time.
A Story That Helps Children Feel Seen and Understood
Part of The Busy in Me Series by Lisa Vivian, this beautifully illustrated children's picture book explores the feelings behind frustration, disappointment, and difficulty accepting unexpected answers.
Written with gentle rhythm and warmth, the story helps children recognize their emotions without feeling ashamed of them.
Perfect for:
Children learning to manage disappointment, frustration, and anger
Families navigating big feelings and emotional regulation challenges
Children with ADHD traits, sensory sensitivities, or difficulty with transitions
Parents and caregivers teaching healthy emotional expression and loving boundaries
Preschool, kindergarten, early elementary classrooms, and social-emotional learning activities
More Than Just a Story
Every book in The Busy in Me Series includes two special features:
For the Kids: Gentle reassurance and age-appropriate ways to understand and work through big feelings.
For the Grown-Ups: Practical, compassionate guidance to help caregivers support children through challenging emotional moments.
Rather than teaching children to simply accept the word “no,” this story reminds them that their feelings matter, even when the answer doesn't change.
Because every child deserves to feel understood, especially when life doesn't go the way they hoped.
Written by Lisa Vivian
Published by Lisa Vivian Publishing
Part of The Busy in Me Series — My Granny's Bookshelf
Discover more at mygrannysbookshelf.com