Steve is buzzing with excitement for the first day of Year Three—until too much sun, a twisted sock, and a swirl of classroom noise leave him feeling overwhelmed.

When everything gets louder and bigger, Steve finds the courage to say "STOP!" Told in gentle rhyme with warmth and humour, Steve Says Stop! is an encouraging story about emotional regulation, peer support, and classroom inclusion.

With expressive, detail-rich illustrations, young readers can spot the chaos building—and see how calm can return with a little kindness, understanding, and the right tools.