Make it All Go Away by Helen Docherty - ISBN: 9781917194075
Hardcover
Sensory overload: when happy days become overwhelming.

Make it All Go Away

$44.47

  • Hardcover

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    21 October 2025

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Summary

An inclusive, vibrant picture book told in verse about a 7-year-old girl with sensory overload; a perfect introduction as to why neurodivergent loved ones sometimes get overwhelmed.

A poignant and much-needed story about a young girl with sensory overload, perfect for neurodivergent young readers - as well as the communities who support them.

When Melodie’s family surprises her with a day out, she REALLY doesn’t want to go.

The market is SO SMELLY, the bathrooms are SO…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781917194075
ISBN-10:1917194072
Author:Helen Docherty, Taylor Barron
Publisher:Watkins Media Limited
Imprint:Moon + Bird
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:21 October 2025
Weight:567g
Dimensions:253mm x 204mm
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Critics Review

“A wonderfully fun read and a much-needed addition to your social-emotional learning book collection.”
“A beautiful story that gently explores what sensory overload is and how to mitigate it.”
“This is a validating book for anyone with sensory processing challenges and an illuminating one for family members, educators, and peers.”
“A heartwarming and informative story … [this] is a really important topic that I haven’t seen frequently addressed with such clear and precise language in an elementary appropriate book.”
“Perfect for neurodivergent kids learning to self-regulate, and for families, classrooms, and communities wanting to create more inclusive, empathetic spaces.”
“A powerful insight into sensory differences, allowing neurodivergent children and young people to see themselves reflected while helping their peers develop greater understanding and empathy. A story that will support, comfort and empower so many within our community.”
“This book is really informative and helpful. I loved that it talked about stimming and how important it is, not many books do that! I really enjoyed this book and think lots of other kids like me would too.”

About The Author

Helen Docherty

Helen Docherty is an award-winning children’s writer based in the UK. Her previous books include The Snatchabook, The Storybook Knight, Someone Just Like You, The Bee Who Loved Words, The Screen Thief, All The Things We Carry and more. Helen has helped many disadvantaged young people create their own books through her work with community projects in her hometown of Swansea, Wales, including Best Start and Storyopolis, a non-profit children’s literacy project. Her books have been translated into 27 languages.

Taylor Barron is an artist and illustrator who spends her time between Seattle, USA and Paris, France. She specializes in children’s books, murals, editorial work, and character design. Taylor has a passion for activism and feels that using her art to communicate about these messages is important. Themes of feminism, environmentalism, mental health and neurodivergence often appear in her work. Her previous books include How Are You, Verity?, On the Bright Side and Your Life Matters.

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