Meet Penny Lane, a gentle fish who lives in the peaceful waters of Starseed Meadow. She loves to help her friends, but sometimes, being kind makes it hard to say “no.” When Penny helps everyone else, she begins to feel tired, and soon, she realizes that she needs to take care of herself, too.
In this tender story, inspired on the astrology of the zodiac sign Pisces, Penny the fish learns that it’s okay to say no when you’re feeling overwhelmed—and that setting boundaries can be loving and healthy.
* Paperback * full colour * 28 pages * reading age : 3-8 years * language: English or Dutch * Dimension: 21.6 × 27.9 cm
I wrote The Little Fish Who Learned How to Say No for the children who feel deeply.
For the ones who care so much about others that they sometimes forget themselves.
And for the parents quietly wondering how to teach kindness without teaching self-sacrifice.
This story was created especially for sensitive and empathetic children — including Pisces children — but its message is universal. Every child deserves to know that their feelings matter, their boundaries are valid, and their voice is important.
"The Little Fish who learned to say No" is my first book in a 12-book emotional intelligence series inspired by the zodiac.
It’s okay to say no — even when you’re kind and caring
Healthy emotional boundaries explained in a gentle, age-appropriate way
Emotional intelligence skills like self-awareness, empathy, and confidence
Reassurance for sensitive children who feel big emotions
A calming, nurturing bedtime story that invites reflection and conversation
This picture book is ideal for:
Children ages 3–8 (Preschool – Grade 2)
Sensitive, shy, or empathetic kids
Pisces children — or any child who feels deeply
Parents practicing gentle, mindful, or conscious parenting
The soft watercolor illustrations and soothing rhythm make this book perfect for bedtime, quiet moments, or as a tool to open conversations about feelings and boundaries.
The Little Fish Who Learned How to Say No is the first book in a 12-book emotional intelligence series that I plan to publish in 2026, each inspired by a zodiac sign and designed to help children grow emotionally, gently, and confidently.
If you already explore astrology, mindfulness, or emotional wellbeing in your family, this book fits naturally into that world ~ offering children a story that speaks their emotional language.
