The picture book is a story of Mrs. Paws and her students going into lockdown hiding, because of a threatening cat nearby. A student named Dot is able to keep calm and quiet with the help of deep breathing exercises and her Quiet Down Pet. Mrs. Paws recognizes Dot's resilience and realizes her squirmish students can benefit from Quiet Down Pets. The colorful illustrations and relatable story help to reinforce the importance of remaining calm and quiet during lockdown drills.