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A Dander in Ryde: Sense Able Story
Paperback
Series: Sense Able Story, Book 1
ConceptsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher Price: $13.99
ISBN13: 9781919433202
Publisher: Write Publish Books
Published: Jan 20 2026
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.26
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
This calm and reflective adventure follows a walk through Ryde, encouraging young readers to slow down, notice textures, listen to sounds, and explore the small details that are often missed in busy everyday life.
Rather than rushing from event to event, this story invites children to pause. To feel the pebbles shifting beneath their feet. To notice bark beneath their fingers. To listen to the quiet rhythm of the sea along the shore. It celebrates observation, curiosity and the simple power of noticing.
A unique feature of the book is its integrated sensory strip, which highlights key textures and materials encountered throughout the story. Children are encouraged to explore real-world textures alongside the narrative, such as bark, ribbon, sand, stones, grass and leaves. This interactive element deepens engagement, supports tactile learning, and strengthens the connection between story and lived experience.
Designed to support sensory awareness and emotional development, the book is particularly suitable for early readers and children who benefit from thoughtful, grounded storytelling. Its steady pace and clear language make it accessible, reassuring and engaging.
A Dander in Ryde can be used:
- At home as a calming bedtime or reflective story
- In classrooms to encourage discussion about feelings, awareness and environment
- In SEN settings to support sensory exploration and emotional literacy
- As a gentle introduction to mindfulness concepts for young children
Set in a recognisable coastal town, the story also provides a subtle introduction to place and geography, making it especially appealing to families and schools connected to the Isle of Wight.
Part of the Sense Able Story collection, this book sits alongside other adventures exploring confidence, bravery, imagination and curiosity. From moonlit journeys to stories of resilience and growth, each title in the series encourages children to explore the world in their own way.
Key features:
- Sensory-focused storytelling
- Calm, reassuring narrative tone
- Supports emotional observation and discussion
- Suitable for ages 4-7
- Ideal for early years and Key Stage 1
- Part of a growing, cohesive children's series
A Dander in Ryde reminds children that adventures do not always need to be loud.
Sometimes the most meaningful discoveries happen when we simply slow down and notice.
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