Charlie and the Time-Out Troll

By Mrs Emma Whitehouse

A gentle, reassuring story for children with busy brains and the adults learning to understand them.

Charlie is a kind, curious little boy, but sometimes his feelings feel too big to manage. When things get overwhelming at school, Charlie keeps meeting the Time Out Troll...a grumpy character who appears whenever behaviour is misunderstood and emotions aren't heard. As Charlie learns to understand his feelings, and the adults around him begin to listen, something important changes.

With warmth, humour and a sprinkle of magic, Charlie and the Time-Out Troll shows how understanding a child's emotions changes everything.

A comforting story for families of neurodivergent children, written with lived experience, love, hope and gratitude.

This beautifully written and illustrated story helps children:

Understand that big feelings are normalLearn that behaviour is often communicationFeel seen, supported, and understoodBuild emotional awareness and self-regulation

Written from lived experience, Charlie and the Time Out Troll is especially supportive for:

Neurodivergent children (including ADHD & SEND)Children struggling with emotional regulationFamilies navigating school behaviour systems

Teachers and professionals seeking a relational approach to behaviour

Perfect for: Bedtime readingClassroom discussionNurture groupsOne-to-one supportParents who want a kinder conversation about behaviour

This is not a story about "bad behaviour".
It's a story about big feelings, misunderstood children and the power of empathy.

A must-have book for families and schools who believe every child deserves to be understood.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1919428909
• ISBN13: 9781919428901
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Emma Whitehouse
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"