What do you do when big feelings take over?
Cruz, a 4th-grade boy with Sensory Processing Disorder, often feels overwhelmed. Loud noises, itchy clothes, or sudden touches can make staying calm feel impossible.
One day, Cruz's feelings explode, and his words sting a friend. He's left feeling ashamed and alone. With support from his teacher, Ms. Purse, Cruz learns to name his feelings, use calming tools, and make things right.
Purposefully Calm is a heart-centered story about emotional regulation, sensory needs, and learning to choose kindness-especially when it's hard.
Perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists, this story helps kids recognize their triggers and build confidence to pause, breathe, and stay in control.
Part of the Purposefully Me series, this book empowers kids to understand their emotions, regulate their responses, and discover that their purpose begins with who they are at heart, not the challenges they face.
