The Place That Listens Back: A Gentle Story for When Feelings Feel Too Big

By Bobbi A Hammond

When feelings feel too big, there is a place that listens.

The Place That Listens Back is a calming and reassuring picture book for children who experience big emotions like worry, anger, fear, and overwhelm. Through gentle language and soothing imagery, this story reminds children that they do not need to rush, fix, or hide their feelings. They only need a safe place to be heard.

As a child discovers a quiet, magical place that listens without judgment, they learn simple, natural ways to slow down, breathe, and feel grounded. With each visit, the child begins to realize something powerful. The place is not somewhere far away. It lives inside them.

This comforting story helps children understand that calm, courage, and strength can exist even during hard moments. It encourages emotional awareness, self regulation, and inner safety without lectures or pressure.

Perfect for bedtime, classrooms, counseling spaces, and moments when emotions feel overwhelming, this book supports children in developing emotional resilience in a gentle and loving way.

The Place That Listens Back is ideal for children ages three to eight and is especially helpful for sensitive children, anxious children, and those learning how to navigate big feelings.

A soothing story for children and the adults who love them.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GHN5JD89
• ISBN13: 9798244267693
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"