🌟 Welcome to Penny Lane’s World

A gentle story about feelings, boundaries, and learning how to say no ~ with kindness

The Little Fish Who Learned How to Say No

The first book in a 12-book emotional intelligence series inspired by the zodiac

A personal note from the author, Saar Soleares

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.

Penny Lane is a little fish who lives in Starseed Meadow. She is gentle, loving, and always thinking of everyone else. But one day, she begins to learn something very important:
that saying no can be just as loving as saying yes.

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.

What your child will learn through Penny’s story

• 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

Designed for sensitive hearts (ages 3–8)

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.

Part of a bigger, loving journey

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.