Grayson, Come Back!

By: Lynn, Stephen C.

Grayson is a bright, active child who loves school, but sometimes his feelings grow too big, too fast. When frustration builds, he runs away from class, the lunchroom, and P.E. The message is clear and gentle: running is not safe.

With calm support from trusted adults, Grayson learns simple coping tools he can use right away. Each school scenario follows a reassuring pattern kids can recognize: a problem happens, big feelings show up, an adult helps him slow down, and Grayson returns to learning. The repetition helps children practice the same strategies again and again until they become familiar.

By the end, Grayson starts using the tools on his own, showing progress step by step, without pretending every day is perfect.

Includes calming activities

Kid-friendly "calm down" practice pages to reinforce the coping toolsSimple steps children can try at home, at school, or in therapy settings

Great for

Ages 4 to 8Families navigating big emotions, including autism and ADHDTeachers, school counselors, and support staffSpecial education classrooms and therapy settings connected to schools

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GNJKGGW1
• ISBN13: 9798218927479
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Blue House Books LLC
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3