This story reflects our family's personal experience with nervous system regulation and anxiety.

If we feel dysregulated at home, we say we have 'spiky trees', having likened the nervous system to lots of little trees sitting in a forest. This is demonstrated visually in the book, through my son's illustrations, by our main character's hair standing on end.

The book seeks to promote the importance of emotion awareness and validation, while offering practical strategies to support self-regulation such as spending time in nature and breathwork.

Just like our other publications, this has been sewn together from a place of love and vulnerability. It is something that has helped our family and we share it in the hope of helping others.
 
 
Amazon review:
 
5.0 out of 5 stars 
"Beautifully written story that every child should own"
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 March 2024
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"This is the 4th book written by the amazingly talented K. Hopper and beautifully illustrated by her children. Relateable to any situation a child may experience, offering perfect explanations to their feelings and normalisation of them. With the added bonus of offering things to try to help cope. Every child should have these books to reach for when they need them. Would definitely recommend to anyone who has any children in their lives."