A picture book for all ages about a boy carries around a suitcase full of upsets—until his friend helps him figure out a better way to handle them.

(24 pages, Signed Hardcover 12x7.5")

It can be hard to let go of upset feelings. But when we carry around our upsets, they can get in the way of all the fun things we’d really like to do.

“The Boy with the Heavy Suitcase succinctly conveys the powerful impact of trauma on mental health and behavior.” —Dr. Stephen Porges, author of The Polyvagal Theory

"This short but insightful story will get you thinking, regardless of your age. It did me!" —Steven C. Hayes, Ph.D., Originator of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

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