My Calm Down Book: A Sensory Book to Help Kids Calm Their Bodies

When emotions feel extra big, a gentle moment of comfort can make all the difference. My Calm Down Book is a unique multi-touch board book created to help children who are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, or simply in need of a peaceful pause. Written by Rose Rossner and illustrated by Amanda Morrow, this beautiful book pairs calming artwork with hands-on sensory elements that invite kids to slow down, explore, and find their way back to a calmer place.

First of all, this is not your average board book. Each spread features a different tactile element and sensory tool, giving children an interactive way to engage with the page while practicing emotional regulation. The varied textures turn reading time into a meaningful, hands-on experience—one that can help little ones focus on what they feel in their bodies and take a break when everything feels like a lot. The book is designed specifically to support children who feel anxious or overwhelmed.

Meanwhile, the soothing illustrations create a soft visual space for children to pause and reset. Whether it lives in a bedroom, reading nook, therapist’s office, daycare, or classroom, My Calm Down Book makes a thoughtful addition to a calm down corner. Calming corners often use visual supports, books, and sensory tools to help children recognize feelings and practice self-regulation strategies, making this tactile title a lovely tool for caregivers and educators alike.

Even better, this award-winning book has earned a 2025 Good Housekeeping Best Kids’ Book Award and a 2025 National Parenting Product Award, so it is as giftable as it is meaningful. Keep it nearby for quiet moments at home, share it during transitions, or give it to a teacher, caregiver, or family who wants a gentle resource for supporting children’s emotional well-being.

Why We Love It

• Multi-touch board book designed for children feeling anxious or overwhelmed
• Includes diverse tactile elements and sensory tools on every spread
• Encourages emotional awareness, sensory exploration, and calming moments
• A perfect addition to a classroom, therapy space, or at-home calm down corner
• Beautiful soothing artwork helps create a sense of comfort and safety
• Thoughtful resource for children, parents, caregivers, and educators

Give little ones a comforting tool they can return to again and again. My Calm Down Book turns quiet reading time into a gentle sensory experience that reminds kids they are safe, supported, and never alone with their big feelings.