This book does a great job showcasing sensory overload in children. The descriptions and pictures help to bring to light how something that seems so simple can cause a child to be overwhelmed with how to process their emotional response. I love that this book walks through this young child's solution. It also gives definitions about sensroy overload and of terms used.
I think this book would be a great addition to a child's library or school room. It can be used to help understand when sensory overload is present and how to halde it.

This book is so important. As a neurodivergent person and as a neurodivergent teacher, this book means so much to me. I am so grateful for this book being made. Thank you. I can’t wait to bring it into class. I can’t imagine how many children (and adults) will benefit from this. Definitely going straight on the shelf.

A fantastically vibrant picture book that takes the neurodivergent experience of overstimulation and stimming and turns it into a heartfelt story that will be relatable to all children.

The diverse characters and insight into the family's cultural traditions is also a highlight and adds a lot of interest to the illustrations, with lots of engaging details to find and discuss.

The rhyming narrative also adds rhythm and helps to convey the emotions the protagonist is feeling.

Perfect for early PSHE learning goals as well as just being a extremely readable story for children and their adults to share.

Five senses can be great for many, but sometimes they are overwhelming for others. Melodie and her family go to the market and the mall. This causes Melodie’s senses into overload. Stimming helps distract her and helps to make her feel calm. Masking doesn’t help her at all, just exhausted. Music, a special blanket, a fluffy jumper to stroke. All of these things help Melodie feel calm and turn her day into a better day.

This is a great book explains how the 5 senses can overload some kids and how stimming can help. I like how it talks about both stimming and masking. The note at the end is simple and easy to understand. I also like how it gives other resources to check out. This is one I definitely need for my classroom!

In Docherty's Make it All Go Away, children and famlies are introduced to the concepts of sensory overload, masking, and stimming through the experiences of a young girl who explains how some noises, smells, and other sensory inputs make her feel overwhelmed and stressed. As we join her on a shopping trip with her mother, we see these stressors mount and our protagonist begins to repeat the same refrain: "This is turning into a difficult day. I wish I could make it all go away."

The art style, and particularly the color palette, of this book are cleverly designed-- the illustrations are bright and busy in a way that could feel fun and engaging for some, but which can also convey the overwhelming sensory intensity of some environments. I appreciate that rather than focusing completely on the sensory inputs that are "too much" for our main character, the narrative also incorporates stimming techniques to help cope with sensory overwhelm, as well as a reflection on sensory inputs that our main character enjoys, and that make her feel calm and safe.

I am picky about rhyming picture books and there were a few lines that felt clunky to me in this work, but overall I think this is a very valuable addition to the increasing breadth of work about neurodivergent/sensory sensitive children. I would recommend this title to libraries looking to increase representation in their children's collection as well as families looking to support their young ones with sensory issues.

This was a refreshing book to read for young people. I think it is so relevant and there are many children as well as adults who deal with sensory overload. I loved that the book recognized, explained and really showed what sensory overload is and how it can affect kids in so many ways and environments. I was really happy to see stimming mentioned and adversion to textures. I would have been thrilled for my kids to read this book when they were younger so they understood why they felt the way they did, and for their peers to read and have more empathy for kids like them.
The one thing that bothered me the most about the book and why I couldn't give 5 stars was the lack of parent response. The Mom and Dad seemed to not even notice or help the child feeling this way and it bothered me. I also wish there was something that talked about the disabilities children might have that sensory overload is common among like ADHD and Austism.

A picture book trying to show and explain sensory overload for children with sensory processing needs.
Some nice illustrations and good for younger children.

Netgalley ARC - I like this story about senses and sensory overload, especially because it mentioned stimming and masking. I think some of the lines would be stumbled over in a read-aloud though.

This cute book is a great way to explain sensory sensitivity to all types of audience, from neurodivergent kids trying to find the words to explain themselves to people around these kids who need a connection to the specific feelings. The artwork is lively as well.

All in all a great read and I hope, as it's published, it reaches the tiny sensory seekers and avoiders to help them see themselves on it.

A book about Melodie, who experiences sensory overload. It goes through what it feels like to her and how she copes. As someone who experiences sensory overload, I really appreciated this book! I wish this had been around when I was a child because it would have helped me understand things so much better. Definitely would recommend!

A vibrantly illustrated and beautifully gentle look at how sensory overload can affect someone in their day-to-day life. We explore each of the senses and how seemingly simple sensations, from the smell of fish to a bright fluorescent light, can completely change the mood of a neurodivergent kiddo. But, as the author shows us, it doesn't have to completely ruin their day! By understanding her triggers/reactions, stimming, and taking breaks, our young protagonist is able to more easily cope with the overwhelming sensations and focus on all the things that *do* make her feel happy and comfortable.

Whether the reader experiences sensory overload or not, this is a great way to encourage empathy with the struggles of others -- even if they seem barely noticeable to someone else!

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Books like these make me realize we need mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. This book is for all the kids with sensory issues and neurodivergence and everyone without. Great suggestions and examples of coping strategies. I like that words such as "stims," "mask," "sensory overload" - they are also explained in the back of the book. Female presenting main character with brown skin.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read in exchange for an honest review.

This is a very sweet way to help young kids recognize sensory overload in themselves and others. They use positive language and provide real examples of when and why someone may experience sensory overload as well as ways (stims) in which some people might calm themselves. As a parent and a kindergarten teacher this will be a welcome book for home and school.

This is a GORGEOUS, incredible, new picture book about Melodie, a young neurodiverse child going about her day and the many things that cause her sensory overload. Told with rhymes and beautiful illustrations featuring a number of diverse characters, this story touches upon stimming, masking and different coping strategies that help her turn difficult days into better ones.

HIGHLY recommended for parents with neurodivergent children. Especially helpful is the notes section at the end of the book that explains a little more about the various aspects of sensory overload. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!! A MUST read and necessary addition for school/public libraries!

A heartwarming and informative story about sensory overload and managing your feelings.
I really liked this picture book, and I think that it is a really important topic that I haven't seen frequently addressed with such clear and precise language in an elementary appropriate book. Both kids and adults alike can experience sensory overload for a variety of reasons, and having books like this that discuss and normalize the feelings of these experiences is really important. This book could be a great social emotional tool to have as a read aloud when discussing calming strategies, and to start discussions with students around empathy towards others who may stim. The back matter of this book was used really well, and add to the ability of this book to be used as a social emotional tool. The illustrations are also super colorful, and almost add to the feeling of overwhelm that the main character is feeling throughout her day.