Elena & The Heartwood Grove

When nine-year-old Elena Willow moves to her grandmother's cottage for the summer she feels uprooted uncertain and deeply missing her father. But the ancient forest behind the cottage-known as Heartwood Grove-has secrets waiting for her.Guided by whispers in the wind and a fragile fawn she names Lumi Elena begins a journey of discovery healing and courage. From a hidden letterbox filled with messages of love and loss to a fox who teaches her that love flows like water to an owl who shows her the meaning of forgiveness Elena learns that the forest carries wisdom for those willing to listen.Across twelve tender episodes Elena & the Heartwood Grove explores themes of love trust letting go and finding strength after family separation. With luminous illustrations and lyrical prose this heartfelt tale invites children and families alike to walk alongside Elena as she grows into courage compassion and connection.Perfect for readers ages 6-12 this story is designed to spark meaningful conversations between parents grandparents and children and to be cherished as both a bedtime ritual and a timeless keepsake.