{"product_id":"ollie-and-the-inkstorm","title":"Ollie and the Inkstorm (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"788\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eA playful, reassuring children’s book about anger, emotional regulation and what to do when big feelings take over. Beautifully illustrated by Richard Hoit and artfully designed by Sarah Elworthy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eOllie the Octopus has some big feelings and when things don’t go his way, his feelings can build quickly until...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"921\"\u003ePOOF!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eOut comes a full blown Inkstorm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eA squished seaweed sandwich. Someone stealing his sunny spot. Little frustrations can suddenly feel \u003cem data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003every\u003c\/em\u003e big. Once Ollie’s ink starts swirling, it can be hard to know what to do next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eThen Ollie discovers \u003cstrong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1185\"\u003eThe Big Feelings Club\u003c\/strong\u003e: a place where sea creatures with all kinds of big feelings come together. With friendship, understanding and a simple knot-tying and breathing strategy, Ollie begins to discover something important:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eBig feelings are okay. And you don’t have to face them alone.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e★★★★★ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“My daughter and I loved reading this book and trying all the techniques along with Ollie and his friends.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e— LAWhite, Amazon UK reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10s7fl8\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003eA story children can enjoy, with skills they can actually use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1938\"\u003eCreated by psychologist \u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eJoanne Sorley\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eOllie and the Inkstorm\u003c\/em\u003e helps children explore anger and emotional regulation through story, humour and a memorable visual metaphor, without making anger something to be ashamed of or turning the story into a lesson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1940\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eChildren see Ollie experience everyday frustrations, lose control of his ink and discover different ways to work through big feelings. A dedicated \u003cstrong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2105\"\u003eGrown-Ups page\u003c\/strong\u003e at the back helps parents, teachers and other helpers continue the conversation and practise the strategies together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003ePerfect for ages 4–8\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially children navigating frustration, anger, emotional outbursts or feelings that sometimes seem to go from 0 to 100.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ffj2l5\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2376\" data-end=\"2416\"\u003eWhy grown-ups are recommending Ollie\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e✓ Introduces children to \u003cstrong data-start=\"2446\" data-end=\"2472\"\u003eanger and big emotions\u003c\/strong\u003e in an accessible, relatable way\u003cbr data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e✓ Normalises big feelings while introducing \u003cstrong data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003ehealthy ways to respond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2578\" data-end=\"2581\"\u003e✓ Encourages children to practise a simple \u003cstrong data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eknot-tying and slow-breathing strategy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e✓ Opens natural conversations about feelings, frustration and what helps\u003cbr data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003e✓ Reinforces \u003cstrong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003efriendship, connection and belonging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2797\" data-end=\"2800\"\u003e✓ Includes practical \u003cstrong data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2874\"\u003etips, talking points and strategies for grown-ups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2877\"\u003e✓ Bright, expressive illustrations make it a story children can enjoy again and again\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"14a8kiv\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"2991\"\u003eWhat readers are saying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003e★★★★★ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3063\"\u003e“I love the exercises and we're practicing them together.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003e— Erin Goodridge, Amazon Australia reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e★★★★★ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3198\"\u003e“I am a child therapist and would definitely use this book in my office.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3198\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003e— Michelle Silva Nuxoll, Amazon US reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003e★★★★★ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3256\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e“The calming strategies and emotional messages are woven in naturally rather than making the book feel instructional.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003e— K. 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