A story about a young girl called Melodie, who on a day out experiences sensory overload.
This is such an informative read, I can see it being interactive with readers pointing out what makes Melodie feel overstimulated. It explores different terms such as masking and stimming, which can help kids understand themselves and others better. Having additional information at the back is great for grown-ups to help them be more educated so they can answer more questions children might have after the story. The story really makes you empathise with Melodie, destigmatising those who are neurodiverse. And the illustrations! They are so vibrant and beautiful!
Such a informative read, I think this is a must have, especially in schools and libraries!

As an adult that suffers from sensory overload and stims a lot, this book handled the topic in a very digestible way which I am sure will teach kids.

An informative and affirming take on sensory sensitivities and stimming, perfect for sharing with young readers.

I think that this is a good book overall, but there are a few places that could use a bit of editing. There weren't *too many* things packed into this book, but some of them appeared to be half-baked, and made the book a little disjointed. For example, the author mentioned stims, but then moved onto the next thing quickly. As the reader, I felt that there was still more to learn about stims. However, there was one question that was never really answered: are stims effective or ineffective? It was recognized that they are considered distractions that are used in stressful situations, but are distractions helpful or unhelpful in this context? Adding that bit would clear up a lot of confusion and would allow the book to be more well-rounded.
That being said, though, there were other things that I enjoyed about this book, such as the topic, the language, and the visuals. The illustrator did a spectacular job conveyed mood and emotion on every page, which was a key part in making this book great. Lastly, the topic is highly important, especially to a younger audience, and the language that was used throughout the book was perfectly age-appropriate.

A beautiful book, with vibrant illustrations. A great way to open up discussions about stimming & neurodivergance. Easy to relate to everyday life & experience. Great to have the information at the back to use and discuss.

A children’s book about overstimulation? ? SO stinkin cute!! Great lessons and message for when everything’s just gets to be too much. The illustrations are so sweet too.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I wish we had this book when I was a child since I had to have all my clothes labels removed and couldn’t handle sudden loud noises before most people knew much about it. This is great for teaching children and parents alike about how children can experience sensory overload and how to manage it safely. There are some great safe stims suggested and I like that it tells adults not to stop safe stims as it can be detrimental to the child since I know of some adults who shout at their child for stimming. The illustrations are also great with them being clear and makes it easy to see the sensory trigger that is being mentioned at each point.

I received an ARC of this children's book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a wonderful book. The pictures are very cute and the story does a wonderful job of helping children understand sensory issues.

A cute book about feeling overwhelmed and ways to cope. I think communication should have been addressed, talking about the way you feel with someone.

A child tells us how the stimuli around her makes her feel in this picture book with amazing colours.
A much needed book that will be helpful to those with sensory challenges (I can totally see autistic children, those with ADHD, and other conditions which involve sensory overload will benefit from this book, be seen and understood) and their parents, families, friends, teachers and carers.
The diverse cast was a bonus.

Excellent theme and topic appropriate for children’s books. Sensory Overload is not spoken about too often. This books gives examples of the types of situations that causes one to have sensory overload, and it gives a suggestion or resolution to how the main character overcomes it.

Towards the end, although it has good resolutions to the “conflict” of the story, it appears to be more complicated than the beginning of the book. I feel like someone with shorter attention spans will not have as much patience to get through to the end with a powerful conclusion.

I would follow the sentence structure in the beginning to keep kids engaged from start to finish!

Other than that, I would totally recommend this, especially for those with children who suffer from sensory overload or just to bring the subject to attention for other kids!

A really solid book about overstimulation and sensory issues. This would be really good in a classroom. Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for letting me read!

A picture book about overstimulation that, for me, just missed the mark. I feel like it focused much more on all the things the child didn't like, so many sensations described, and then followed it up with only 4 or so pages with helpful stims to do, or the things that the child DOES enjoy. It just felt very negative for no conducive reason.

In this book we follow Melodie through her bad day learn about all the things that overwhelm her senses. Readers will be able to empathize with her struggles of sensory overload. This is contrasted in the second part of the book where we see the strategies Melodie uses counters her overwhelmed senses. Readers, especially neurotypical readers may gain better understanding and empathy for their neurodivergent friends and classmates, while everyone can take away skills to help calm overwhelmed senses.

This is such a great rendition of what it is like to have sensory processing disorder and/or ASD. Children will relate to the little girl's feelings of discomfort with sounds, textures, and feeling overstimulated. If not chronic, they have at least experienced an uncomfortable chill or an overwhelming crowd at times.

The little girl in this story puts her feelings of discomfort into a vivid portrayal for the reader, and will help many teachers and parents, as well as peers understand why some children struggle with everyday sounds, sights, and textures or tastes. In this story, she finds comfort in stimming, and the book explains why it can feel good to children to use stims.

At the end of the book, the author goes more into detail about sensory processing disorder. I found this book to be perfect for preschools, special needs classrooms, and school libraries. I highly recommend this book for children or anyone who works with young children!

I'm always excited to see a new book on a much-requested topic, especially as more schools and families are looking to support the neurodiverse kids in their lives. It's great to see something so comprehensive, giving examples of many different ways people might experience sensory overload, and the back matter is straightforward and helpful. Unfortunately, I struggled at multiple points with the rhythm of the verse. It wouldn't be an easy read aloud without some rehearsal, which is a shame.

“Make it All Go Away” by Helen Docherty is a heartfelt and accessible story about a young girl navigating moments of sensory overload. I especially appreciated how each page highlights a different sense, making it an excellent resource for introducing the five senses in an elementary health class. It would also be a valuable read-aloud for the start of the school year, helping to foster classroom discussions about individuality and the different ways people experience the world. For families, this book offers a gentle and relatable way to begin conversations about neurodivergence with siblings. As a mother of a child who I suspect may be high-functioning ASD, I found reading this book aloud with him opened important discussions about his own sensory experiences. “Make it All Go Away” is a truly important book that reassures children they are not alone, and I highly recommend it for school libraries and classroom collections.
Thank you to NetGallery and Moon + Bird for an advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for my honest review.

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.