When Everything Feels Too Big
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When Everything Feels Too Big
Steve’s first day of school spirals downward fast—until he finds the power to say “Stop!” and ask for help.
Steve is buzzing with excitement for the first day of Year Three—until too much sun, a twisted sock, and a swirl of classroom noise leave him feeling overwhelmed.
When everything gets louder and bigger, Steve finds the courage to say "STOP!" Told in gentle rhyme with warmth and humour, Steve Says Stop! is an encouraging story about emotional regulation, peer support, and classroom inclusion.
With expressive, detail-rich illustrations, young readers can spot the chaos building—and see how calm can return with a little kindness, understanding, and the right tools.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760363628
Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 06 October 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books
Illustration: Full colour interior
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Luisa Vera
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 8.0mm
Width: 261.0mm
Height: 215.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 32
About the Author
Dallys Askew works in education and is passionate about contributing to a world where we are loved and accepted for all those special quirks that make each of us unique. She grew up in regional Victoria on a large property, with lots of space to get lost in her imagination. She has always loved to rhyme and play around with words, something her teachers didn't always appreciate. Dallys lives with her husband and two children in Melbourne, Australia.
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