Finding Toby's Smile. Dieser Artikel ist nicht verfügbar.Finding Toby's Smile

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

Krystal Wade is a SLVR Awards Finalist, wife, mother of two and teacher. Krystal lives in Melbourne, Australia and enjoys writing children's books in her spare time.Krystal's first picture book, Mabel's Magical Meal, was released in 2024 and quickly became a Kindergarten favourite due to its promotion of healthy eating. It easily sparks curiosity about trying new foods, wrapped up inside a story that simply entertains kids.Krystal's second picture book, Finding Toby's Smile, was released in 2025 and became a SLVR Awards Finalist in the category of Big Feelings & Beyond. This book speaks directly to experiences that are very common for neurodivergent children, especially masking, internalising feelings and emotional overwhelm.Check out more of Krystal's work and free resources at www.wrentalespublishing.com.au or www.instagram.com/wrentales.publishing and www.facebook.com/WrenTalesPublishing

Janet is an Australian children's book illustrator and designer. She studied visual arts throughout high school and decided to pursue a creative career after school. Janet figured graphic design was the best opportunity to be creative and get paid to do so. At university, she undertook a Bachelor of Design Futures, majoring in Visual Communication Design. The degree had a profound impact on her perception of the world around her and the role design, in all its forms, plays in it. Janet Turner feels empowered, knowing that creative work can have a tangible impact on the world.