LITTLE HEARTS BIG TRUTHS
Nurturing Emotions
In Every Little Heart
A heart-centered children’s book series created to help kids understand their feelings, build confidence, and grow with kindness and courage.
OUR MISSION
Growing With Courage
Little Hearts Big Truths is a heart-centered children’s book series created to help kids understand their feelings, build confidence, and grow with kindness and courage.
Through gentle storytelling and relatable characters, each book supports social-emotional learning by helping children navigate big emotions, develop healthy boundaries, and discover their inner strength in a way that feels safe and encouraging. Perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and caregivers.
The Heroes of Our Stories
Meet The Characters
Every great lesson begins with a friend you can relate to. Discover the gentle guides who make exploring big feelings feel safe and encouraging.
Johnny-D the Dinosaur
Johnny-D may be small, but his heart is mighty. From the very beginning, he never quite fit the standard growth chart. He was tiny, a little behind, and sometimes felt smaller than the world around him.
But Johnny-D discovers something powerful. Strength is not about size, and it is not about being the loudest. Through kindness, empathy, and bravery, Johnny-D learns that even the smallest dinosaur can make a big difference.
- Finding strength from within
- Standing up for fairness
- Learning size doesn't define you
Cleo the Chipmunk
Cleo the Chipmunk Learns My Body Is Mine is a gentle and empowering story designed to help young readers understand body autonomy, consent, and the importance of trusting their voice.
When Cleo goes to her annual checkup with her mom, Dr. Katie explains each step of the visit. Through calm conversations and the presence of trusted adults, Cleo learns that her body belongs to her.
- Understanding body autonomy
- Trusting her own voice
- Learning her body is hers
Clover the Turtle
Clover is a quiet little turtle who feels different from the other kids. While his friends laugh, play, and seem to fit in so easily, Clover watches from the sidelines — unsure if he belongs.
Until one day, Clover learns something important. Belonging doesn't begin with fitting in — it begins with loving who you are.
- Discovering true self-love
- Sharing his unique voice
- Knowing he is more than enough
About the Author
Meet Mama Shree
Shree Garrett-Hardman, affectionately known as Mama Shree, is a small-town girl with a lifelong dream of becoming a published author. She is married and the proud mother of several wonderful children she lovingly calls her own.
Passionate about enriching the lives of children, Mama Shree weaves gentle storytelling with meaningful messages. She believes in creating safe spaces within pages, where little ones can navigate big emotions and discover their inner strength.
Through her books, she hopes to leave lasting impressions—encouraging young readers everywhere to grow with confidence, kindness, and self-love.
WHERE TO READ
Perfect For Everyday Moments
These books were written with care to support meaningful conversations between children and the adults who love them.
Bedtime
Parents and caregivers sharing gentle stories to end the day with connection, safety, and love.
Classrooms
Teachers and educators creating safe spaces for empathy, social-emotional learning, and everyday kindness.
Therapy Settings
Counselors guiding children through big emotions, helping them build lasting resilience and self-worth.
Start the journey
Bring The Magic Home
These books were written with care to support meaningful conversations between children and the adults who love them.
Johnny-D the Dinosaur
“Real strength comes from within.”
Cleo the Chipmunk
“Your body belongs to you, and it’s okay to speak up.”
Clover the Turtle
“Belonging begins with loving who you are.”
Nurturing emotional growth, kindness, and courage in every little heart.
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