Hands Down, Posy!: A Funny Story for Sensory Seekers to Replace Nail Biting and Stimming with Calm Fidgeting

By Samia Rahman

Does the constant battle against nail-biting, skin-picking, or nervous chewing feel like a losing game in your home?

For parents of sensory seekers, children with Autism (ASD), or kids battling anxiety, simply saying "Stop it " rarely works. That's because the biting isn't just a bad habit-it's a way for their bodies to regulate energy and "wobbly tummies."

When you take away the biting without giving them something else to do, the anxiety often gets worse.

The solution isn't to stop the movement-it's to change it.

Hands Down, Posy is more than just a cute story; it is a gentle, therapeutic tool designed to teach children Replacement Behaviors. Instead of focusing on shame or punishment, this book empowers your child to satisfy their sensory needs in a healthy, safe way.

Through the lovable character of Posy the Penguin, your child will learn:

Body Awareness: How to recognize that "wobbly" feeling before the biting starts.

The "Switch" How to swap destructive habits (nibbling) for "Calm Fidgeting" (squeezing and wiggling).

Confidence: That being a sensory seeker is okay, and they can master their worries.

Posy has a big dream to be an artist, but her nervous nibbling is causing slippery, slobbery chaos. With a little guidance from Papa Penguin, Posy discovers a set of secret "tricks" to keep her flippers busy so her mind can stay calm.

Will Posy master her new tricks in time for the big day?

Stop the nagging and start wiggling. Grab your copy to help your child find their own "Posy Tricks" today

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GJTT44BC
• ISBN13: 9798245678160
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"