Do you ever feel like the world is just a bit too much? Like you want to curl up in your shell and disappear for a while? Taya feels a similar way.Taya has lived through a lot of hurtful twists and turns, and she uses her shell and her big imagination to protect herself - locking herself away from the outside world. Luckily, Taya has a bunch of super-cool friends (including a camel who loves to paint and a hyena who's always up for a giggle) who help her to learn about big feelings and those days when you just want to shout, "No!" to everything. With the help of her friends, her spidey senses, and some clever skills, Taya discovers that it's okay to take things slow-and even she can find her sparkle again. This book is a treasure map for children aged 5-10 to help you to feel braver, happier, and a little bit more YOU - let's go exploring together!This story helps children aged 5-10 who have experienced adversity and withdraw from those around them to feel a bit more themselves.About this series: Dr. Treisman's Big Feelings Stories are written for adults to read with kids aged 5-10 to help children to understand their feelings. If you enjoy this book, why not check out Dr. Treisman's Activity Books series; Taya the Tortoise Activity Book features the same story and comes with an abundance of extra guidance for adults and a wealth of creative expansion activities and photocopiable worksheets for children.