Phoenix the Cat and the Big Feeling Storm

Phoenix the Cat and the Big Feeling Storm is a warm, reassuring rhyming story that helps young children recognise and calm overwhelming emotions.

When Phoenix’s beautiful block tower tumbles down, his paws tighten, his tail puffs up and a big feeling storm begins to grow inside him.

With patient support from Owl, Phoenix learns to notice the clues his body is giving him, name what he is feeling and use simple strategies to help the storm pass safely.

Through Phoenix’s story, children can learn to:

• Recognise the physical signs of strong emotions

• Name and talk about how they feel

• Pause before reacting

• Use slow breathing to feel calmer

• Move their body in a safe way

• Ask a trusted adult for help

• Understand that big feelings are manageable

This gentle story gives parents, carers and educators a child-friendly way to begin conversations about frustration, emotional regulation and asking for support.

Pause. Name. Breathe. Move. Tell.

Written by Lisa Birkett.

Digital PDF edition. You may download and print one copy for your own personal use.