FireKeepers: Stories that help children understand and care for their inner world

Firekeepers is a gentle, illustrated story that helps children understand what is happening inside them when big feelings arrive.

In the Keepers’ world, feelings are not problems to get rid of. They are signals to listen to. Firekeepers invites children to notice body clues, name what is building, and find safe ways to release heat without hurting themselves or others.

This story supports calm, connected conversations after hard moments. It helps grown-ups guide children towards repair, self-understanding, and kinder choices, with language that is simple enough for young readers and meaningful for adults.

Written by Developmental Paediatrician, Dr Owen Sainsbury, firekeepers represents a trauma informed, evidenced based approach. Perfect for families, classrooms, and therapy spaces.

What this book supports

• Understanding frustration and anger as protective signals
• Naming feelings and body sensations
• Co-regulation and repair after conflict
• Practical, child-friendly language for hard moments