Join Debra-Jo in “I Don’t Want to Calm Down!,” a heartfelt story about handling big feelings when they feel too big for little people to manage. When frustration and anger take over, Debra-Jo isn’t ready to listen — she doesn’t want to calm down! With gentle guidance and creative strategies, she learns that calming down doesn’t mean ignoring her feelings — it means learning how to move through them. Perfect for families looking for children’s books about managing big feelings and emotional regulation strategies for kids.

Why choose “I Don’t Want to Calm Down”?

★ Parent-Child Connection: Support your child’s emotional growth while strengthening your bond through comforting, encouraging read-aloud moments with this positive parenting book about emotions for children.

★ Positive Representation: Featuring relatable characters and real-life emotional struggles, this book helps children of all backgrounds feel seen and supported.

★ Perfect for Ages 4 and Up: Written with young children in mind, this story helps little ones recognize and regulate their emotions while learning calming strategies, with love and understanding.

★ Life and Family Experiences: The real-world situations in this book offer families valuable social-emotional learning opportunities to practice calming techniques in everyday life.

★ Bonus Resources: Inside the book, you’ll find a special link to a collection of caregiver resources, including printable calming activities, a feelings wheel, a calm-down chart, and more!

★ Bonus Fun: Can you spot Scruffy the Puppy hiding on each page?

Whether it’s after a tough day or during a cozy storytime, “I Don’t Want to Calm Down!” offers a gentle reminder that all feelings are okay — and that learning to manage them is a superpower. For a fun and engaging resource to help kids handle anger and frustration, get your copy today and help the little one in your life discover their calm!