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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
The Bell Rings Too Loud: A Gentle Illustrated Story for Neurodiverse Girls Ages 8-11 About Starting a New School, Managing Change, and Finding Courage

The Bell Rings Too Loud: A Gentle Illustrated Story for Neurodiverse Girls Ages 8-11 About Starting a New School, Managing Change, and Finding Courage

Hartwell, Sophie

Paperback

Series: Brave Steps, Book 1

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN13: 9798184440057
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jun 27 2026
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.14 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Starting a new school can feel big, loud, and full of unknowns.Maya likes maps, plans, and knowing what to expect. But middle school feels different - new classrooms, new rules, new sounds, and so many things to figure out all at once.When the school bell rings too loud, the corridors feel too busy, and everyone else seems to know the invisible rules already, Maya wonders if she will ever feel at home.In this warm and gently illustrated story, Maya learns that being brave does not mean feeling unafraid. Sometimes it simply means finding the next step, holding on to what helps, and discovering that new places can become knowable - one piece at a time.The New Bell Rings Too Loud is a reassuring illustrated short story for neurodiverse girls ages 8-11 who may worry about school transitions, sensory overwhelm, social anxiety, or big changes.This story supports children who may relate to: - Autism and autism spectrum conditions- ADHD and ADD- Sensory processing differences- Dyslexia and dyspraxia- NVLD (Non-Verbal Learning Disability)- School transition anxiety- Social uncertainty and worry about changeIdeal for: - Children moving from primary to middle school- Parents and carers supporting anxious or neurodiverse children- Teachers, SENCOs, and school support staff- Therapists, counsellors, and educational psychologists- Home educatorsThis book does not diagnose or label. It simply helps children feel seen, understood, and quietly encouraged.Part of the Brave Steps series - gentle illustrated stories for neurodiverse children navigating school transitions, change, and growing up.

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