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Coming soon · October 1, 2026
The Backpack Goblins
A Story About Meltdowns, Big Feelings, and Too Much
Ben’s day fills his backpack with noisy, itchy, bright, hurried goblins until everything becomes too much. Warm, playful, and validating, his story makes sensory overwhelm visible and offers gentle ways to make the load feel lighter.
Ages 5–108.5 × 8.5-inch picture bookISBN 9798349465871
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Inside the story
Magic with something real at its heart
Stephanie's stories create room for children to recognize themselves without turning their experience into a lesson to be corrected. Each adventure offers language for understanding, connection, and compassionate support.
Story themes
✦ Meltdowns✦ Sensory overwhelm✦ Big feelings✦ Support strategiesBring this story to your school or library.
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