01Released July 1, 2026
Leo and the Dragon of Sound
Leo experiences sound more intensely than the people around him. A magical dragon helps him discover that understanding his senses can become a source of strength.
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Stories for children who experience the world in their own extraordinary way.
Stephanie Thomas creates magical, sensory-friendly stories that help children feel seen, understood, and celebrated.
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Books that make room for every kind of reader
Fantasy opens the door. Understanding is the magic readers carry home.
0102Released August 1, 2026
The Unicorn Who Hated the Shower
A reluctant little unicorn searches for a way to make shower time feel safer, calmer, and more comfortable on her own terms.
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The Buffet at the End of the Rainbow
A picky eater's magical quest about comfort foods, trying something new without pressure, and discovering that courage can begin with one very small step.
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04Coming October 1, 2026
The Backpack Goblins
A playful, magical story about meltdowns, big feelings, sensory overwhelm, and what happens when everything becomes too much.
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05Coming November 1, 2026
Pearl’s Bubbles
A gentle mermaid adventure about communication beyond spoken words, following Pearl as her glowing thought bubbles help guide others home through a storm.
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Why these stories matter
A child should never have to earn the right to feel understood.
Stephanie's books pair playful fantasy with experiences children know deeply: overwhelming sounds, uncomfortable routines, selective eating, meltdowns, and emotions that feel too large to carry alone. The stories never ask children to become someone else. They invite children and adults to meet one another with curiosity, compassion, and imagination.
“I want my stories to leave children feeling seen, capable, and a little more magical.”
Meet the author
Stephanie Thomas
Writer, parent, lifelong collector of stories
Stephanie grew up on a small hobby farm in rural Wisconsin, where imagination turned ordinary places into doorways to other worlds. After building a career in business and training, she returned to the creative work that had always called her home.
Now living near the Vermont–Quebec border, Stephanie writes children's books that blend wonder with emotional truth. She is also developing middle-grade and crossover fantasy, studying anthropology, and continuing her lifelong education as a storyteller.
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Bring stories to life with an author visit
Virtual and in-person programs are available for ages 5 through adult, including caregivers, educators, and community groups. Travel is negotiable. Contact Stephanie for availability.
Ask about a visitStorytime & conversation
A lively read-aloud followed by age-appropriate questions and connection.
Creative story workshop
Children use imagination, characters, and feelings to begin stories of their own.
Sensory understanding
Engaging sessions for families, caregivers, educators, and professional audiences.
What librarians are saying
Stephanie Thomas's visit to our library was wonderful! Her reading was engaging and fun for our younger readers and parents alike. There were so many little details in her book, we read it several times over and found new things in it every time. Afterwards we all spoke about how we can handle sensory issues and help others too. What a fun and educational treat!
Evelyne CrevierYouth and Family Services CoordinatorBibliothèque Haskell Free Library · Stanstead, QC & Derby Line, VT
For educators & caregivers
Continue the conversation beyond the last page.
Each story includes thoughtful back matter for families, educators, librarians, and caregivers. View or download the resources below for conversation starters, practical support ideas, and child-friendly tools.
Free two-page resource
Leo and the Dragon of Sound
Sound sensitivity, accommodations, self-advocacy, and supportive ways to help when the world feels too loud.
View & download guide ↗Free two-page resource
The Unicorn Who Hated the Shower
Sensory discomfort during bathing, gentler hygiene routines, calming tools, and listening to a child’s body.
View & download guide ↗Free two-page resource
The Buffet at the End of the Rainbow
Selective eating, ARFID, safe foods, and low-pressure ways to support curiosity while honoring boundaries.
View & download guide ↗Coming October 2026
The Backpack Goblins
Sensory overload, accumulated stress, meltdowns, and compassionate regulation support.
Resource coming soonComing November 2026
Pearl’s Bubbles
Communication differences, non-speaking communication, AAC, and recognizing every child’s voice.
Resource coming soonMy writing journey
A lifelong storyteller who found her way back to the page.
Writing was Stephanie's first passion. Although she stepped away to build a career, raise a family, and earn four degrees, the stories never stopped waiting. Returning to creative writing as an adult turned a private dream into published books, public readings, literary essays, and a growing mission to help young readers feel understood.
Stories on a Wisconsin farm
Fantasy books, rural adventures, and notebooks taught Stephanie that an ordinary place could become the doorway to another world.
Building a life beyond writing
She developed a successful career as a training consultant, became a parent, and continued learning while her creative ambitions waited in the background.
Choosing the writing life again
Stephanie returned to school, completed her Creative Writing degree, and began publishing creative nonfiction alongside the children's stories closest to her heart.
Five books in five months
From July through November 2026, five magical picture books bring sensory experiences, communication differences, and big feelings into the light. Middle-grade fantasy and archaeological adventure are waiting next.
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