Ada Finds Her Heart Smile

About Ada Finds Her Heart Smile

When Ada’s best friends suddenly leave her out, she wonders if she’s done something wrong—maybe she’s too loud or too much. Unsure what to do, Ada begins to shrink her bright, curious self. But staying quiet doesn’t feel right either.

Set on the vibrant African savanna, Ada Finds Her Heart Smile follows a little bird who turns to her wise friend, Crispo the Rhino, for help. Together, they unravel a mystery of friendship and misunderstanding, and Ada learns that being true to herself is the most powerful thing she can do.

Perfect for readers ages 6–10, this heartwarming early chapter book explores friendship, empathy, and finding confidence from within. Young readers will be inspired to trust their inner voice and celebrate what makes them unique.

Join Ada on a journey of resilience, self-discovery—and a heart that smiles again. Discounted price begins Friday, July 25!

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Author Bio:
Emily Strem has worked with children and adults in social-emotional learning, mentoring and life coaching capacities for over 25 years. She loves guiding children to navigate friendships, develop empathy, build confidence and trust their inner voice. With an educational background in human development from Cornell and Columbia, Emily continues to cultivate her passion for teaching and learning alongside her students, teachers and clients.

Inspired by heartfelt conversations on the hiking trails of Arizona’s magical red rocks with her two teenage daughters, supportive husband, and playful Sheepadoodle Roxy, the characters in Emily’s books emerge.