Cora and the Itchy Shirt
When comfort feels just out of reach, even the smallest tag can seem too big to handle.
It’s Picture Day, and Cora’s new shirt looks perfect- but it doesn’t feel perfect. The collar scratches, the sleeves rub, and every tiny tag seems to shout. With caring guidance, calm breaths, and a soft pink sweater that feels just right, Cora learns how to listen to her body and find comfort in her own way.
Through warm, expressive illustrations and gentle, sensory-centered language, Cora and the Itchy Shirt helps children recognize body cues, use self-advocacy skills, and discover strategies for calm and confidence. It’s a story of awareness, self-kindness, and learning that comfort is something we can create for ourselves.
What It Teaches
- Sensory awareness and body self-advocacy
- Recognizing and communicating physical discomfort
- Emotional regulation through calm breathing and support
- Respect and empathy for others’ sensory needs
Perfect For
Parents, educators, and counselors supporting sensory sensitivity, emotional awareness, or neurodiverse learners in early childhood.
Series: Wonderfield Friends
Ages: 3–7
Format: Paperback picture book, 32 pages
Illustration Style: Soft 3D watercolor — warm, inclusive, and full of gentle light.