Before her first breath, Iris already remembered everything.
Born from a warm, wordless ocean of light, Iris arrives with a knowing that reaches beyond time. Floating through the hidden geography of her mother's body - dream gardens, guiding lights, tunnels and corridors of ancient fire - she learns a language older than words. She meets the shadowed stories that haunt every passage. She recognizes the quiet companions who walk beside her between worlds.
Iris and the Ocean of Remembering is a luminous, heartfelt tale of beginning and becoming. Written with the tenderness of a bedtime story and the depth of visionary myth, it follows one child's journey from conception to first year: the gentle conversations between mother and child, the steadfast solace of a father's hands, the invisible guides who steady the way, and the fierce, clarifying passage that is birth itself. Along the way, Iris discovers that fear is only a story, that endings can be doors, and that the memory of who we truly are can outlast any first breath.
Perfect for readers who love The Little Prince, magical realism, and spiritual fiction, this book speaks across ages - inviting children, teens, and adults alike to remember the quiet truth beneath their busy lives. Whether you're seeking a gentle initiation into large ideas, a poetic read-aloud, or a profound gift for a parent or seeker, Iris offers a sanctuary of healing and hope.
What readers will find inside:
A lyrical, accessible voice that speaks to all ages
A seamless blend of dream imagery, archetypal adventure, and tender family life
Themes of love, choice, courage, and the unbroken continuity of memory
A standalone volume that closes its circle with quiet grace
Come in softly. The ocean remembers you.