Two gentle adventures · Both available on Amazon

Storybooks for
big feelings,
told small and gentle.

Bedtime stories that turn night fears, big worries, and bigger feelings into something a child can hold in one small breath.

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About the series

Every big feeling gets its own quiet adventure.

Each book in Little Calm Adventures follows one child, one feeling, and one small practice they can carry into real life, such as a breath, a question, or a tiny ritual that makes the big thing feel manageable again.

Real feelings, gently named

Fear, worry, and anger are all met gently. Each story sits with the feeling honestly before showing a way through it.

A practice, not just a moral

Every book ends with something a child can actually do, such as a breath, a count, or a small habit, rather than just a lesson.

Inspired by real paintings

The visual world of Little Calm Adventures is inspired by real paintings, with a warm, textured style made to be lingered over at bedtime.

Book cover of Leo and the Little Cloud by Yeşim Şanlı
Book two · Newest release

Leo and the Little Cloud

A Story About Feeling Shy and Taking One Brave Little Step

A gentle story about feeling shy at school. When Leo's excitement starts to feel like a little cloud, he learns that feeling shy doesn't have to stop him from taking one tiny brave step at a time.

Ages 3–7Includes cloud breathingPaperback
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Physical copy of Leo and the Brave Breeze with roses
Book one

Leo and the Brave Breeze

A story about finding bravery in the dark

When night falls, it can feel big and unknown. Leo feels scared to leave his bed, even for a glass of water. With his mom's help and a tiny breath that fits right in his hand, Leo discovers something amazing: brave can grow, one breath at a time.

Ages 3–7 Includes a breathing practice Paperback & Kindle
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Brave Breeze Breathing

Brave can grow, one breath at a time.

This is the same practice Leo learns in the story. Press begin, and breathe along with the light.

Meet Leo in the full story. Now available on Amazon.

Ready when you are
Yeşim Şanlı, author and illustrator of Leo and the Brave Breeze
About the author

Meet Yeşim Şanlı

Yeşim Şanlı is the author and illustrator of Leo and the Brave Breeze, the first book in the Little Calm Adventures series. Her gentle stories help young children name big feelings and discover small calming tools they can use with a grown-up.

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