{"product_id":"when-my-body-gets-big-support-for-autistic-sensitive-or-anxious-kids-when-emotions-feel-too-big-paperback","title":"When My Body Gets Big: Support for Autistic, Sensitive, or Anxious Kids When Emotions Feel Too Big - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNicole A. Pigeon\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen big feelings take over, some children scream, kick, cry, or shut down. This gentle, neurodivergent-affirming picture book helps them feel safe, seen, and supported-without shame or punishment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen My Body Gets Big\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully illustrated, sensory-aware story designed to support \u003cstrong\u003eautistic, sensitive, anxious, or emotionally intense children\u003c\/strong\u003e as they navigate overwhelming feelings. Written from the perspective of a child in the middle of a meltdown, the book uses rhythmic, validating language to guide young readers-and their caregivers-through moments of dysregulation with calm and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough poetic repetition and soothing imagery, children are reminded that they don't need to be \"fixed,\" just held. The story models how to \u003cstrong\u003emove from chaos to calm\u003c\/strong\u003e, not by demanding quiet or compliance, but through \u003cstrong\u003eco-regulation, connection, and gentle sensory strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for bedtime, classroom calm-down corners, therapy sessions, or parent-child reading rituals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eHelps children identify and understand their internal experiences without labeling them as \"bad\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eIncludes real sensory tools like deep pressure, joint compressions, weighted blankets, and safe space creation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✔️ \u003cstrong\u003eEmpowers caregivers with language that helps, not harms, during emotional moments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for children ages 3-8 who experience sensory overload, emotional dysregulation, or difficulty transitioning between activities.\u003c\/strong\u003e Whether your child is neurodivergent or simply has big feelings, this book gives them (and you) a framework to return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by neurodivergent mom and children's author Nicole Pigeon\u003c\/strong\u003e, and illustrated in a soft, calming style ideal for sensitive readers, \u003cem\u003eWhen My Body Gets Big\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a story-it's a supportive tool, a shared ritual, and a gentle bridge between parent and child in the hardest moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for fans of\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBreathe Like a Bear\u003c\/em\u003e by Kira Willey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHow to Be a Superhero Called Self-Control\u003c\/em\u003e by Lauren Brukner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA Little SPOT of Emotion\u003c\/em\u003e series by Diane Alber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eMy Body Sends a Signal\u003c\/em\u003e by Natalia Maguire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWhat To Do When You're Feeling Too Big Inside\u003c\/em\u003e by Jacqueline B. Toner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45438387683430,"sku":"9781997554134","price":29.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/FUCI7clSI09781997554134.webp?v=1775972820","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/when-my-body-gets-big-support-for-autistic-sensitive-or-anxious-kids-when-emotions-feel-too-big-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}