Children’s Books
Stories for little ones about big feelings — courage, kindness, and the quiet strength it takes to walk through the world as yourself. Each book from Tender Ground Press is written to help children feel seen, brave, and deeply belonging.
Make My Footsteps Heard
Barry walks softly — softer than a whisper, softer than snow. He tries tap shoes, big boots, and bells, but none of them feel like him. It takes one wise old man and a moment of courage for Barry to discover that the world wasn't waiting for louder shoes. It was waiting for him.
A gentle story for ages 5–6 about confidence, belonging, and the courage to take up space — just as you are.
Inspired by the song by Barry Gray.
Looking In From the Outside
A gentle picture book for the quiet kid at the edge of the playground. Little Barry doesn't quite fit in with the kickball crowd — but his notebook is full of worlds nobody else has seen. When one curious classmate finally asks to look, Barry learns that being seen for who you really are is its own kind of magic.
A gentle picture book about being seen exactly as you are. Ages 5–6.
Inspired by the song by Barry Gray.
