Leave Me Alone!
A Good Inside Story About Deeply Feeling Kids
Dr. Becky Kennedy
- Published
- 2026
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This picture book by Dr. Becky Kennedy is designed to help deeply feeling children (and their parents) understand and manage intense emotions. The story depicts a relatable conflict—a game interrupted by an accident that triggers an emotional outburst—and models healthy coping and parental support rather than punishment. The book prioritizes emotional validation, connection, and resilience, making it an excellent resource for sensitive or highly emotional children and their caregivers. There is minimal concerning content; the focus is entirely on normalizing big feelings and teaching regulation skills.
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Nothing makes Pia happier than playing secret agents with her brother, Charlie. Until . . . an unexpected stumble . . . Did she just ruin the game?! Her body freezes. Her heart pounds. All the feelings in her body start bubbling up, and she explodes. Pia is a Deeply Feeling Kid (DFK). DFKs experience emotions with inte... Nothing makes Pia happier than playing secret agents with her brother, Charlie. Until . . . an unexpected stumble . . . Did she just ruin the game?! Her body freezes. Her heart pounds. All the feelings in her body start bubbling up, and she explodes. Pia is a Deeply Feeling Kid (DFK). DFKs experience emotions with intensity. Their big reactions to seemingly small events can feel sudden and overwhelming, and attempts to help them often backfire. These are the kids who seem tough and prickly on the outside . . . yet underneath, they’re scared and overwhelmed, struggling to manage feelings that seem too big for their bodies. Parenting a DFK can feel like walking on eggshells—never sure what might set things off, always bracing for the next explosion. Dr. Becky has created an approach that helps caregivers stay sturdy, build connection, and become the safe base their kid needs—even in the hardest moments. Picture books from parenting expert Dr. Becky do more than tell a story: They depict real, messy moments and share an important message for kids and parents alike.
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- Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 9781250413116 · Unknown