This beautifully written and illustrated story portrays the journey of a little girl feeling invisible and not heard. She has an ever-present gnawing ache somewhere near the middle of her heart. One day she wanders off into the forest and meets a loving, caring woman. Their magical relationship slowly heals her ache.

Depressed, anxious, fearful, and withdrawn 6 to 12 year-olds will find it helpful. The book is a valuable addition for school libraries, school counselors, and child psychotherapists. It also speaks to the inner child in the adult who reads the story to the child.