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by Lily Nixon (Author)
Sharing can be hard-especially for young children whose bodies react before their words do.
In this warm and comforting picture book, readers meet Leo, a baby lion who loves his favorite toy. When another cub asks for a turn, Leo's chest feels tight and his paws pull the toy close. Sharing feels scary, and Leo worries about losing something important to him. These big feelings are not wrong-they are signals from a body still learning how to feel safe.
With the calm guidance of Old Turtle, Leo is introduced to gentle emotional regulation tools designed to support neurodivergent children and children who struggle with impulse control, transitions, or sharing. Through slow breathing, counting breaths, and using clear turn-taking words, Leo learns how to calm his body, build trust, and share without losing his sense of safety.
Written in clear, reassuring language and supported by soft, soothing illustrations, this story normalizes big emotions while offering practical strategies that children can use in real-life moments. The tools are easy to repeat at home, in classrooms, and in therapeutic settings.
Perfect for neurodivergent children, highly sensitive children, and all young readers learning social-emotional skills, this book reinforces that sharing does not mean losing-and that children can stay connected to themselves while learning to connect with others.
