Daphne's Rooted Heart: A Magical Greek Myth About the Power of Saying No (Legends Olympus)

A magical Greek myth about the power of a clear "no."Daphne loves playing chase with her bouncy friend Helio - until one day she's tired, and he just won't stop. When her gentle "no thank you" isn't enough, Daphne learns to stand tall, speak firmly, and ask a trusted grown-up for help - discovering along the way that her "no" doesn't need a reason, an apology, or a smile to be completely valid.Daphne's Rooted Heart is a warm, empowering retelling of the myth of Daphne, reimagined for young readers ages 4-10 as a gentle story about personal boundaries and bodily autonomy. With handcrafted, magical cardboard-diorama artwork and one rhythmic sentence per page, this book is perfect for bedtime reading aloud, and for opening up important conversations about consent, respect, and standing up for yourself.Includes a creative activity page to help kids practice using their own strong, confident voice.Book in the Legends of Olympus series - collect them all!Stories by Eirene.