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Toby is a bright, curious boy with a big imagination, and sometimes his ideas sparkle so loudly they feel impossible to ignore. When something catches his eye, like his brother's chocolate bar or a glittery ruler at school, a voice in his head sings, ""Do it, do it, doo it . . ."" His feet move before his brain can catch up, leaving him with mixed feelings afterward. Then Toby meets Annie, who listens with understanding instead of blame. She offers him new tools: a shiny card with the words ""STOP, THINK, ACT,"" and a wishlist board where Toby can keep track of the things that call to him. With these supports, Toby discovers that his sparkly ideas are part of who he is, and that he can choose different ways to respond. This is a story about celebrating curiosity, honouring how different brains work, and growing strategies that help children feel capable and understood.

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Karen writes stories that help children, young people, and adults feel recognised and understood. She knows that big feelings can sometimes be confusing and hard to put into words, and that stories can shine a light on those feelings, opening the way for important conversations to begin.For more than two decades, Karen has worked with children, teenagers, and adults in the disability sector.Through her work and writing, Karen advocates for greater understanding of behaviours that, in certain moments, may be hard to interpret. She gently reminds us that behaviours of distress are signals of unmet needs, and should be met with compassion and curiosity rather than judgment.Inspired every day by the individuals and families she supports, Karen hopes her stories offer gentle strategies and safe spaces where readers can positively recognise themselves and their strengths.

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