About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels paralyzed by the fear of being misunderstood or when they are struggling with the frustration of a speech difference. It is a lifeline for any child who feels like their words are trapped inside, or who has experienced the heavy silence of being unable to join in. The story follows a young boy who stutters, describing the painful feeling of words getting stuck like pine roots or bubbling like stone in his throat. Through a transformative walk by the river with his father, he learns to view his speech not as a broken tool, but as a natural, fluid part of who he is. For children ages 4 to 8, this book moves past clinical labels to offer a deeply poetic and visual language for self-acceptance. It is an essential choice for parents looking to build empathy, celebrate neurodiversity, and provide a sense of belonging to a child who feels isolated by their own voice.
