Is your child afraid of the dark, strange sounds, or new places?

In Nori and the Little Forest Sounds, Nori stands beside Abuela as the garden path becomes a shadowy forest. The night feels big. The tiny sounds feel mysterious. Nori wants to be brave, but her heart is not ready yet.

With Abuela's loving voice and Jelly's soft turquoise glow, Nori learns a gentle way to face fear:

Pause. Peek. Poquito.

One small look. One slow breath. One brave little step.

As Nori discovers a glowing pebble, a quiet snail, and a tiny beetle tapping in a hollow log, the forest begins to feel less scary and more full of wonder.

Perfect for children ages 3-7, this warm English-Spanish picture book helps young readers understand fear, build courage, and practice calming down with the support of family love.

This book helps children: Learn how to face fear gentlyFeel calmer about darkness and strange soundsBuild courage one small step at a timePractice emotional vocabulary through English and Spanish phrasesEnjoy a soothing bedtime story with family warmth

A sweet choice for parents, preschool teachers, kindergarten classrooms, bilingual families, ESL learners, homeschool reading, and social-emotional learning lessons.

Help your child turn "I'm scared" into "I can look slowly."