A tender superhero story about empathy, listening, and remembering that your own feelings matter too.
In a quiet corner of Brightwood Forest lives Echo, a small bluebird with a gentle gift: when she listens with her whole heart, soft glowing ripples drift from her chest - little waves that whisper, "I hear you. You're not alone."
Echo spends her days comforting others: a rabbit scared to try again, a squirrel worried about dropping acorns, a shy fawn, and more. Her ripples don't fix their problems, but they help the forest feel a little warmer... and a little less lonely.
But as Echo listens to everyone else's worries, her own heart begins to feel heavy. And for the first time, she wonders if her gift is too much to carry.
With help from Stoneheart - who listens to her the way she listens to others - Echo discovers something important:
Being a good listener doesn't mean holding every feeling alone.
It means caring... and sharing the weight.
Warm pastel illustrations, soothing emotional themes, and Echo's glowing heart-ripples come together in a story that gently teaches children about empathy, boundaries, and self-compassion.
A perfect read for quiet moments, emotional learning, or helping kids understand big feelings in themselves and others.
