Park time tears? Turn going home into a gentle game.
For children who love dinosaurs but struggle when it is time to leave the park, going home can feel sudden, unfair and very hard.
Big Feelings Are OK: It's Time to Leave the Park is a warm dinosaur picture book that helps children practise leaving the park through play, routine and connection.
Little Dinosaur is having the best day ever.
Sliding.
Swinging.
Splashing.
Laughing.
And absolutely no interest in going home.
But when Mum Dinosaur says it is time to leave, big feelings arrive.
Instead of rushing, shouting or forcing the moment, Mum helps Little Dinosaur play The Going-Home Game with one last thing, a goodbye wave, a special captain job and something fun to remember for next time.
This story helps children practise:
- leaving the park with less stress
- saying goodbye to fun places
- handling big feelings gently
- using play to make transitions easier
- building confidence through simple routines
Perfect for children aged 4+, especially little ones who find transitions difficult, love dinosaurs, or need extra help moving from "fun time" to "home time."
A playful, comforting story for parents, carers, teachers and grandparents who want fewer tears, fewer battles and a gentler way to help children do hard things.
