Charlie and the Time-Out Troll

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 normal
• Learn that behaviour is often communication
• Feel seen, supported, and understood
• Build 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 regulation
• Families navigating school behaviour systems

Teachers and professionals seeking a relational approach to behaviour

Perfect for:

• Bedtime reading
• Classroom discussion
• Nurture groups
• One-to-one support
• Parents 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.