Universal Truth of Water

By Patrick Girouard and Kris Tan

Universal Truth of Water is a tender and imaginative picture book for children ages 3 to 5, designed to nurture empathy, patience, and open-minded thinking from an early age.

Through simple storytelling and warm, engaging illustrations, this story invites young readers to explore what it means to understand others-not just through facts, but through feelings and perspective. It gently encourages children (and grown-ups, too) to recognize that everyone's truth is shaped by their experiences-and that sometimes, when someone doesn't understand something, it's not because they're wrong, but because they've never seen it before.

At its heart, Universal Truth of Water is a message about kindness: being kind when others don't quite "get it," taking time to explain with love, and remembering that growth often begins with curiosity and connection. It's a celebration of patience, the beauty of asking questions, and the humility it takes to see the world through someone else's eyes.

And just when the story settles in your heart, a final image turns the lesson into a playful wink: a map of the world as seen by three little fish-where only the water seems to exist. It's a sweet reminder that sometimes we need to zoom out, laugh a little, and keep showing each other the bigger picture.

Perfect for bedtime, classroom story time, or quiet moments with your little one, Universal Truth of Water is a gentle spark for deeper conversations about understanding, compassion, and the many ways we grow together.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1965833012
• ISBN13: 9781965833018
• Release Date: July 2025
• Publisher: Empty City Books
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"