Amara and the Whispering Waters

By Sandra M. Holliday

NOT EVERY TEAR IS A BAD THING.

In the bioluminescent heart of the Mycelium Undergrowth, the Glass River usually sparkles with happy bubbles. But one morning, Amara Spore wakes up to a terrifying silence. The water has stopped flowing. The glowing fungi are dimming. And worst of all... Puddle-Pop, the cheeriest of the Grumble Toads, has lost his glow.

Without water, the magic of the Grove begins to fade.

Join Amara Spore, the Keeper of the Grove, and her friends as they journey upstream to the Source-the ancient Weeping Willow that guards the forest's water. They expect to find a monster blocking the path, but instead, they find a silence so heavy it hurts. The Guardian Tree refuses to cry, believing that staying strong means holding everything inside.

To bring the water back, Puddle-Pop must learn the hardest lesson of all: You don't always have to be bubbly. Sometimes, you have to let the tears flow to heal the world.

This breathtaking, 32-page rhyming picture book teaches readers about:

Emotional Intelligence: Understanding that sadness is a necessary and healthy emotion.Vulnerability: Learning that it is okay not to be okay.Empathy: Helping friends process big, heavy feelings.

Featuring stunning, high-definition 8K premium art of the entire Grumble Toad crew, including Spell-Spore, Ember-Snap, and The Toxic Grumble.

Perfect for fans of: Cozy nature stories, breathtaking fantasy art, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) picture books.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GW5H72ZC
• ISBN13: 9798234052490
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Luna Asthera Studio
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3