When things get too loud: A story about sensory overload

by Anne Alcott

When the world gets too much Bo feels his Feel-O-Meter go from 1-10. Noises, smells, sounds, the world can be an overwhelming place. One day, Bo’s numbers climb too quickly and all he wants to do is hide. But then he makes a remarkable little friend….When things get too loud is a story about sensory overload, how it feels, what can trigger it and what may help. The Feel-O-Meter provides the child and parents with a visual guide through emotions and the books comes with ideas to cope with overwhelming situations.

Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2021

About the author

Annie is a German-born author who now lives in the Netherlands, where she cycles through the countryside like a main character in a moody indie film—if that character were also late to school pickup and covered in cat hair. She writes romcoms full of grumps, banter, and emotional chaos, because love should come with laughter and a mild identity crisis. She lives with her British husband, two small tornadoes disguised as children, and exactly two cats. When she’s not writing or drawing, she’s watching drag and pretending her fictional characters didn’t just emotionally damage her.

Reviews

[Jacey Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a book shining light on a kids which sensory issues, which is a very common thing. If things get too loud, too bright, or just too much it can cause stress for some kids more than it normally would. It is a cute book that teaches kids how to keep calm around big sensory problems and also shows that they are not alone.

[Joyceline Torres · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful

It allowed me to understand from a child’s level exactly what he feels. And for those who are ignorant to this is sad as I can speak for myself! I wish I knew better.