Finding Toby's Smile
Description
Finding Toby's Smile can be positioned as a gentle story for children who are struggling with big feelings or masking their emotions, showing them that it's ok to not be ok and that sometimes sharing how you feel with someone can help you feel better.
This book speaks directly to experiences that are very common for neurodivergent children, especially masking, internalising feelings and emotional overwhelm.
A Heartfelt Story About Emotions, Friendship, and Finding Joy
On the outside, Toby looks like any other young boy - active, bright, and always smiling. But on the inside, Toby is struggling. He hides his emotions, masks his worries, and feels like no one truly understands what he's going through.
Finding Toby's Smile is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book that gently explores children's emotional wellbeing. Through Toby's journey, young readers learn the power of opening up, the importance of empathy, and how even a simple "Are you okay?" can change everything.
Perfect for children ages 4-9, this story is a valuable tool for:
- Starting conversations about mental health
- Encouraging emotional literacy and resilience
- Supporting children who may be quietly struggling