It was supposed to be sunny

This story follows Laila, who becomes upset when her carefully planned birthday party is disrupted by bad weather and a cake accident. With support from her mum, some quiet time and her service dog, Laila learns to cope with unexpected changes and overwhelming situations.

Why it helps: This book helps children understand that changes to plans can feel upsetting, especially for autistic children. It gently shows calming strategies, the value of taking a break, and how support from trusted people or animals can make unexpected situations easier to manage.