Wren's Good News

A gentle story for tender-hearted children who feel the weight of the world.

When Wren sees a little girl on the news searching through rubble for her favorite dress, her heart aches. Why, she wonders, does the news only share the sad stories?

So, with her father’s help, Wren decides to make her own paper — The Good News Gazette — filled with stories of hope, kindness, and small joys from her neighborhood.

From a garden of new sunflowers to a brother returning home, Wren discovers that good news is everywhere if you look for it — and that even the smallest acts of kindness can ripple across the world in powerful ways.

Written for sensitive and empathetic children who care deeply about others, Wren’s Good News offers comfort and inspiration in an uncertain world. It reminds readers that while we can’t fix everything, we can still choose to see the good, help in small ways, and believe in hope.

Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom discussions, and social-emotional learning, this heartwarming story encourages compassion, optimism, and emotional resilience.

Ideal for:

• Highly sensitive, empathic, and neurodivergent children
• Ages 4–8 and their families
• Parents and teachers looking for social-emotional learning books about kindness and hope

Themes: Empathy · Hope · Kindness · Emotional Awareness · Helping Others

Wren’s Good News is a tender, empowering picture book for sensitive children (and the grown-ups who love them).

It reminds readers that while we can’t solve every problem in the world,
we can still choose kindness, notice the good, and make a difference—one small act at a time.

Perfect for readers who love The Invisible Boy, Have You Filled a Bucket Today?, and A Sick Day for Amos McGee, this gentle, heartfelt story celebrates empathy, hope, and the quiet power of compassion.