In the radiant and numinous world of Sylvalume, Nixee has always wondered where her ripples go.
One evening, an ordinary ripple leads her beyond the familiar edge of Lucentmere Pond and into corners of Sylvalume she has never known. Along the way, Nixee encounters extraordinary creatures whose remarkable abilities seem woven into the very world around them-and begins to discover just how much wonder exists beyond what is familiar.
What begins with quiet curiosity becomes a journey Nixee never expected to take-across Sylvalume and within herself.
Blending breathtakingly imaginative landscapes, extraordinary creatures, enriched vocabulary, and meaningful social-emotional concepts, The Ripple: An Awakening to The Great Wave invites young readers into a fantasy world where actions travel farther than they seem, connections form in unexpected ways, and even the most ordinary beginning can lead somewhere extraordinary.
Through layered storytelling and accessible explorations of connection, self-worth, curiosity, and the impact of our actions, the story encourages children to think beyond what they see, discover meaning beneath the surface, and recognize the significance of their own place in the world.
The Ripple is Book One of The Little Light Library, a children's fantasy series set in Sylvalume, where extraordinary creatures have evolved from the very elements they embody-from the wonders of nature to the unseen forces and concepts that shape our lives.
Created by special education teacher and children's author Shannon Sasso, The Little Light Library combines imaginative storytelling, vocabulary enrichment, and social-emotional exploration with one overarching mission: to help children brighten the little light within themselves-and then carry some of that light into the world around them, making the world a better, more positive place.