Theon and Pip in the Noisy World

A sensory-friendly emotional regulation story for kids who are scared of loud noises

Theon is a bright and curious boy, but loud sounds feel too big.
Hand dryers roar, pots crash, toilets whoosh, and school noises swirl all around him. When the world gets loud, Theon feels overwhelmed, startled, and unsure what to do.

Then he meets Pip, a gentle big-eared bunny who understands sound sensitivity. Pip knows what it's like when noises feel fast, sudden, or scary, and he teaches Theon simple, comforting "quiet magic" tools that help him feel safe and calm.

Children will learn four kid-friendly emotional regulation strategies:

• The Breathing Bubble - slow, grounding breaths

• The Sparkle Cape - a visual tool for feeling protected

• The Quiet Cloud - taking a break when things feel too loud

• The Tiny Counting Spell - counting to pause the moment

These gentle tools help sensitive listeners build confidence, understand their feelings, and handle real-world noisy moments with support and bravery.

• are scared of loud noises

• experience sensory overload

• have autism, ADHD, or sound sensitivity

• struggle in bathrooms, cafeterias, or classrooms

• need calm down tools for big feelings

• benefit from simple emotional regulation strategies

parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, classrooms, counseling settings, bedtime reading, and calming corners.

Theon and Pip in the Noisy World is a warm, magical SEL picture book that helps children feel understood, comforted, and brave-even when the world gets loud.