Purposefully Safe – Children’s Book About School Anxiety & Emotional Regulation (Hardcover – Preorder)

Purposefully Safe

A reassuring children’s book about school anxiety, safety drills, and learning to feel calm and in control.

Written by Sara Lewis Hartley • Illustrated by SK Artista

Meet Leia, a creative fourth grader who loves art and music — but used to dread school safety drills. The loud alarms, flashing lights, and unexpected noises made her body freeze with fear. With guidance from her teacher, Ms. Purse, and steady support from her parents, Leia begins to understand how her body responds to stress through fight, flight, and freeze — and discovers calming tools that help her feel brave and grounded again.

Told in gentle rhyme and brought to life with warm, expressive illustrations, Purposefully Safe helps children understand that fear is a natural body response — and that safety begins with awareness, connection, and practical coping tools.

✨ Through Leia’s journey, children will learn to:

• Recognize how the body reacts to fear and stress
• Understand fight, flight, and freeze responses
• Practice grounding and calming strategies like belly breathing
• Build confidence during school drills and unfamiliar situations

Part of the Purposefully Me™ Series, this beautifully illustrated hardcover supports emotional regulation, school readiness, and strengths-based parenting for neurodivergent children.

Perfect for parents, teachers, school counselors, therapists, and classrooms preparing children for safety drills or managing school-related anxiety.

📘 Book Details:

• Hardcover
• 8.5 x 10 inches
• Approx. 32 pages
• Full color interior
• Ideal for ages 5–10

🎯 Themes: School Anxiety • Safety Drills • Emotional Regulation • Fight-Flight-Freeze • Mind-Body Awareness • Resilience

📦 Preorder Information:
This title is available for preorder and will ship upon release in April 2026.