The Little Rose: Listening to Your Heart on Tender Days: A Gentle Story for Children about Sensitivity, Belonging, Self-Trust, Emotional Regulation, S (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798261858003)

The Little Rose
Companion to The Little Flame
For children ages 6-11, and the grown-ups who listen alongside them.

What happens when a child feels left out, misunderstood, or quietly overwhelmed?

Meet Lila, a thoughtful, sensitive girl who feels most herself in the garden - until friendships wobble, feelings tangle, and she begins to wonder where she belongs.

Through her love of roses, time in nature, and a special journal gifted by her grandmother, Lila begins to notice a gentle inner guide, a Little Rose blooming softly in her heart.

By slowing down and listening inward, Lila learns how to stay with her feelings, care for herself when things hurt, and return to a sense of safety, self-trust, and belonging.

Supported by the quiet wisdom of Mama Gaia and the steady rhythms of the natural world, Lila discovers that sensitivity is not something to hide or outgrow - it is a strength that helps her grow with kindness, clarity, and courage.

What children will discover:
- How to notice and soothe big feelings gently
- That sensitivity and emotional awareness are strengths
- Ways to calm themselves and listen inward
- How to set kind boundaries and care for their hearts
- The comfort of nature, reflection, and imagination

For Parents & Teachers:
The Little Rose is a calming, emotionally intelligent story especially supportive for children who feel deeply, think carefully, or struggle with belonging and comparison.

Ideal for bedtime reading, classroom reflection, circle time, or quiet one-to-one moments, this story supports:
- emotional regulation
- self-trust and inner guidance
- secure connection and empathy
- confidence in being exactly who they are

Whether a child feels left out, overwhelmed, or unsure how to express themselves, The Little Rose offers a gentle companion for returning home to the heart.

Included:
- Parent & Teacher Guide
- Reflection prompts and calming practices
- Creative and mindfulness-based activities

Audio edition coming soon on Audible, Spotify, and other major platforms
A soothing blend of reflective storytelling, gentle guidance, and calming narration - narrated by the author.