Goodbye Swing, Hello Hug A Gentle Story About Transitions and Big Feelings for Toddlers

Help your toddler navigate transitions with confidence, comfort, and calm.

Saying goodbye to a favourite activity can be hard for little children. Whether it's leaving the playground, turning off a beloved toy, or starting childcare, transitions often bring big feelings.

In Goodbye Swing, Hello Hug, Willow feels sad when it is time to leave the swing. With her mum's gentle support, she learns simple calming strategies like taking a deep breath, receiving a comforting hug, and remembering that fun will come again.

Part of the Calm Little Bodies Series, this beautifully illustrated picture book helps toddlers understand their emotions and build the skills they need to cope with change.

Perfect for children ages 2-5, this book supports:

Toddler transitions and change

Separation anxiety

Emotional regulation

Preschool and childcare routines

Building resilience and confidence

Inside this book, you'll find:

A soothing, relatable story

Simple calming strategies toddlers can use

A gentle song to sing together

A practical parent guide

Created by an experienced early childhood educator, this sensory-friendly story is a valuable resource for parents, educators, and therapists.

Because even when goodbyes feel hard, little hearts can learn that fun will come again.