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Leo's Map of the World: A Social Story to Help Kids with Big Feelings & Everyday Challenges
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $22.99
ISBN13: 9781961763173
Publisher: Open Kimono Publishing
Published: Apr 2 2025
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Leo loves to explore, but sometimes the world feels too big, too loud, and too confusing. That's when he discovers a magical map - one that changes to guide him exactly when he needs it. Each stop on his journey teaches him how to manage emotions, build friendships, and embrace new experiences with confidence.
Through vibrant storytelling and engaging illustrations, Leo's Map of the World helps children understand emotions, navigate social situations, and develop self-regulation skills in a way that feels safe, fun, and empowering.
This interactive book goes beyond just a story - it gives kids a chance to participate in their own journey. With space to draw their own map, reflect on their experiences, and explore real-life coping strategies, children actively engage with the lessons learned, making social-emotional growth feel natural and accessible.
Perfect for children who experience big feelings, sensory sensitivities, or social anxiety, this book helps kids:
- Recognize, understand, and express emotions in a healthy way
- Develop key social skills like communication, taking turns, and making friends
- Handle change and transitions without feeling overwhelmed
- Learn simple self-regulation techniques to manage anxiety and frustration
- Feel empowered to navigate everyday challenges with confidence
Written by Will Brighton, an adult with autism, this book offers an authentic perspective on the experiences of neurodivergent children. Designed for kids ages 4-10, it is an essential resource for parents, caregivers, educators, and therapists working with children who are autistic, have ADHD, sensory sensitivities, or struggle with emotional regulation.
Whether used for bedtime, classroom discussions, or therapy sessions, Leo's Map of the World is a powerful tool to help children feel understood, capable, and ready to explore their own world - one step at a time.
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