Ages 5–9Out now
My Brain Has Its Own Speed
A first book about ADHD, for kids who have been called "too much"
No Is a Whole Sentence
Little Knots
No Is a Whole Sentence
A first book about boundaries, for kids taught that politeness comes first
Amir was very good at yes. Yes was easy. Yes made everybody smile. Yes was also how he ended up holding everyone else's bags.
A story about the difference between being kind and being available — and the day Amir discovers that a no can be quiet, polite, and completely unmovable.
What a child takes away
- Kind and agreeable are not the same thing
- You are allowed to say no to someone you love
- A body feeling ("my tummy went tight") is useful information
The page at the back
Pairs with a one-page script for practising small refusals at home.
For the grown-up buying it
What age is No Is a Whole Sentence for?
Ages 5–9. It reads aloud comfortably in about ten minutes, and works for bedtime or a classroom read-aloud.
Does it diagnose or label the child?
No. It is a story, not an assessment. It describes an experience so a child can recognise themselves in it — which is the opposite of handing them a label to carry.
Is there anything for the grown-up reading it?
Yes. Pairs with a one-page script for practising small refusals at home.
Can teachers and therapists use it in groups?
Yes. Read-alouds in classrooms, groups and sessions are welcome. If you need a bulk or institutional option, get in touch.
More from the kids shelf
Ages 4–8Coming soon
My Worry Is a Balloon
A first book about anxiety and the feelings that get bigger when we hold them