Capable Cockroach

Sometimes someone we love is busy with someone else, and waiting for their attention can really sting. In this story, Cockroach discovers that wanting Mum’s attention is okay — and that her being busy does not mean he has disappeared.

Sometimes stopping something fun can feel much harder than it sounds. In this story, Cockroach reaches the end of screen time and has to figure out what to do with all the feelings that show up when it is time to stop.

Sometimes a place can feel like too much all at once. In this story, Cockroach notices what happens when the cafeteria becomes too loud and begins to understand what his body needs.

Plans can feel comforting, especially when we know what comes next. In this story, Cockroach has to find his footing when the day suddenly stops going according to plan.

Knowing the answer does not always make it easy to speak. In this story, Cockroach wrestles with the nervous feeling that appears when he wants to raise his hand in class.

A rough morning can make it feel like the whole day is ruined. In this story, Cockroach discovers that one difficult beginning does not have to decide what happens next.

Sometimes the hardest part of a task is simply beginning. In this story, Cockroach gets stuck before he has even started and learns how one small first step can make things feel more possible.

Things can look very different once the lights go out. In this story, Cockroach faces the strange shapes his imagination creates in the dark and finds a way to feel a little braver.

Joining in can feel surprisingly hard when you are not sure what to say or how others will respond. In this story, Cockroach works up the courage to take a small step toward joining the fun.

Sometimes a small problem can suddenly feel very big. In this story, Cockroach faces a stubborn zipper and discovers what can happen when frustration starts to take over.