Sign-In
Cart
When New Feels Too Big: A gentle story for children who feel nervous about new places, new people, and big changes
Paperback
Currently unavailable to order
Please enter your email and a message will be sent to you when this product becomes available on our website.
Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Bravery doesn't mean the fear disappears. Sometimes, bravery just means taking one small step while the fear comes with you.
Some children do not rush happily into new places. For Leo, new things can feel too big all at once: the loud rooms, the unfamiliar faces, and the terrifying what-happens-next. Whenever he tries something new, his tummy feels tight, his thoughts feel crowded, and he just wants to run away.
But with a little patience and gentle support, Leo learns a wonderful secret: he doesn't have to do everything at once. By focusing on just the first little bit, Leo finds his own quiet way to be brave.
Why Parents, Teachers, and Counselors Love This Book:Validates Big Emotions: Helps children understand that feeling nervous is completely normal and doesn't mean they are failing.
Neurodivergent & Sensory-Friendly: Perfect for highly sensitive, shy, anxious, or neurodivergent children who experience sensory overload.
Actionable Coping Tools: Teaches a real-world, manageable strategy for breaking overwhelming situations down into small, safe steps.
Bonus Content Included: Features a supportive note for caregivers and a simple, interactive My First Little Step activity page to use with your child.
Perfect for kids ages 6-9 who struggle with school anxiety, changes in routine, or new social situations. Help your child find their somewhere to begin today.
Also in
General Juvenile Fiction
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two the Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Two)
Riordan, Rick
Paperback
Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One the Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One)
Riordan, Rick
Paperback
Anne of Green Gables, 3-Book Box Set, Volume I: Anne of Avonlea; Anne of the Island; Anne of Green Gables
Montgomery, L. M.
Paperback
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Sea of Monsters, The: The Graphic Novel
Riordan, Rick
Venditti, Robert
Paperback
Mary Anne Saves the Day: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #3): Full-Color Edition
Martin, Ann M.
Paperback
Claudia and Mean Janine: A Graphic Novel (the Baby-Sitters Club #4): Full-Color Edition
Martin, Ann M.
Paperback
Dog Man: Big Jim Believes: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #14): From the Creator of Captain Underpants: Volume 14
Pilkey, Dav
Hardcover
Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories 2: From the Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Kinney, Jeff
Hardcover
Investigators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Sew Much Trouble
Green, John Patrick
Hastings, Christopher
Hardcover
Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy: A Graphic Novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #1): Volume 1
Sutherland, Tui T.
Paperback
Dog Man: Big Jim Begins: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #13): From the Creator of Captain Underpants: Volume 13
Pilkey, Dav
Hardcover