Poppy the Pufferfish: A Story About Big Feelings and What They Hold

For the child who feels everything... all the way.

Poppy is a pufferfish whose feelings come fast and big.

When the ocean is warm, her happiness spins her in loop-de-loops. But when something feels like too much - fwump! Poppy puffs up huge and sharp, floating up and up toward the surface.

Then Poppy meets Barnaby, a little fish who hides in a cave and snaps at anyone who comes close. And just before she puffs up again... she pauses.

What if a feeling could be big without being sharp?

A picture book about big feelings, kindness, and the quiet power of softness - for children who feel deeply - and the grown-ups who love them.

Perfect for:

• Bedtime read-alouds with children ages 4-8
• Parents and teachers helping children name big emotions
• Highly sensitive children, neurodivergent readers, and any child learning to navigate overwhelming feelings
• Gifts for kids who lead with their hearts

Part of the Different Mind, Different Magic(TM) series - stories that celebrate the many ways a mind can shine.