This Book Is Overwhelmed by Anne Alcott

WINNER OF THE GOLDEN WIZZARD BOOK PRIZE!

Oh boy, it’s me—Book—and I’m feeling *way* too frazzled! My pages are a scribbled mess, my words are running in circles, and my head feels so full I can’t even think straight. Is it “Once upon a…banana?” No, that’s not right! I’m overwhelmed, and I need *your* help to settle down, focus, and get my pages back on track.

*This Book is Overwhelmed* is a fun and interactive story designed to help children understand and ease sensory overwhelm, sensory overload, and those moments when busy minds just can’t concentrate.

For kids with ADHD, autism, or anxiety—or anyone with a head that feels too full—it offers simple prompts to help readers slow down, focus, and feel more in control.

Written by the award-winning author of *When Things Get Too Loud,* this book creates a “book bestie” for children who need a gentle way to process big emotions, tackle restlessness, or wind down when they can’t sleep. Packed with humor, encouragement, and exercises for mindful regulation, *This Book is Overwhelmed* is a must-have for every busy mind looking for calm in the chaos.