Emily Helps When Sophie Can't Explain: Sophie and the Words That Wouldn’t Be Quiet

Sophie loves her pony, Miss Tilly, and she loves being at the yard with her friends.
But lately, something doesn’t feel right.

Unkind words have a way of lingering — especially when they are shared quietly and repeated online. Sophie doesn’t know how to explain what’s happening, only that the words won’t seem to be quiet.

As emotions begin to spill over, Sophie finds comfort in familiar places, gentle friendships, and being calmly listened to. With patience, kindness, and support, she slowly learns how to take the power away from hurtful words and find her voice again.

Emily Helps When Sophie Can’t Explain is a quieter, more reflective story in the Emily series, written to support children navigating big feelings that are often carried silently.

The second half of the book gently moves beyond the story to offer:

• child-facing guidance

• reassurance around difficult emotions

• optional journaling prompts

• encouragement to seek help when needed

This book is ideal for shared reading at home, school, or in pastoral and PSHE settings. It is designed to be read slowly, with care, and revisited as needed.

A compassionate, supportive book for children — and the adults who read alongside them.