I'm Stuck: A Captain Me Story About Choice-Making, Big Feelings, and Self-Determination

By Amy Coopersmith

What should a child do when their thoughts feel loud and confusing?

When choices feel overwhelming, I'm Stuck gives children a simple, empowering way forward.

In this engaging and beautifully illustrated story, readers meet Cappy, a relatable young hero who faces a common childhood struggle. He cannot decide what to do. His thoughts spin, his feelings grow big, and everything feels stuck.

Through gentle guidance and reflection, Cappy learns how to pause, listen to himself, and make a choice that feels right.

This book helps children understand that making decisions is not about pleasing others. It is about learning to trust their own voice.

Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and caregivers, this story introduces key life skills in a way children can actually use. It supports emotional regulation, builds confidence, and encourages independence. The included activity sheets extend the learning beyond the story and turn reading into real-life practice.

Whether a child struggles with decision-making, anxiety, or big emotions, this book gives them a clear path forward.

Give your child the tools to think, choose, and believe in themselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918506124
• ISBN13: 9781918506129
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Storytime Publishers
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7