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Not Like Every Day

Finding Calm During School Lockdown Drills
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Not Like Every Day

By: Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic
Narrated by: Gail Shalan
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For Henry, lockdown drills can be scary. Staying quiet and still is tough, but with the support of his teacher, he’s able to stay calm. This reassuring story explores the complex emotions surrounding school lockdown drills and includes helpful resources from a school psychologist and safety expert.

I wish today was like every other day.
But it isn’t.
Today my stomach is twisted in the middle
like a bunch of tissue paper butterflies.

During his school's lockdown drill, Henry tries to make himself as small, and still, and quiet as possible, but even though he knows it's just a drill and it's not real, he still doesn't like it. And even when the drill is over, it doesn't feel over for him.

Luckily, Henry's teacher is there to offer guidance and reassurance. Together, they practice breathing exercises and focus on what Henry can smell right now to help anchor him in the present. And, most importantly, they talk about his feelings until he feels safe—until the tissue paper butterflies in his stomach untwist and fly away.

With poetic prose, this accessible audiobook serves as an ideal starting point for discussions about lockdown drills and includes helpful resources for parents and teachers, such as discussion questions, a mindfulness exercise guide, and best practices for reducing the potential for trauma when conducting lockdown drills.


* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF with Discussion Questions and Additional Resources. Growing Up & Facts of Life Literature & Fiction
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"A compassionate resource for those seeking to support children through school safety preparations." —Kirkus Reviews

"A comprehensive, compassionate approach to helping young readers cope with fear and anxiety around safety drills." —Booklist
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