A LITTLE WORLD WITH A LOT OF HEART

Little friends.
Big feelings.
You belong here.

Welcome to Element Hollow, where six lovable friends discover that every gift matters—and no one has to carry a heavy feeling alone.

Discover the stories Meet your new friends

Stories for children. A little comfort for grown-ups, too.

The six friends together on a flower-lined path through lantern-lit Element Hollow — WELCOME TOElement Hollow

Every feeling matters.Every gift belongs.We grow together.

MEET THE ORIGINAL SIX

Different gifts.
One extraordinary friendship.

They’re brave and bashful, thoughtful and playful. And just like us, they’re still learning. Meet the little hearts at the center of our stories.

FIRE · HE/HIM

Flami

A warm heart and a brave little spark.

Affectionate, curious, and full of enthusiasm, Flami brings courage when a friend feels unsure. Sometimes his excitement sends him rushing ahead before he’s had a chance to listen.

Get to know Flami

His golden glow grows with his excitement and becomes a small, cozy flicker when he slows down. He’s learning that being gentle doesn’t make his spark any less special.

Growing together: Take a breath. Listen first. Your warmth still matters.

WATER · SHE/HER

Ripple

A thoughtful friend with feelings that flow.

Curious, kind, and quietly playful, Ripple listens closely and finds new paths around problems. She cares deeply about how everyone feels—sometimes so deeply that she loses track of her own feelings.

Get to know Ripple

Her little splash curl bounces when she’s happy and droops when she feels sad. She’s learning that she can care for her friends while making room for what she needs, too.

Growing together: Your feelings deserve a place in the conversation.

AIR · SHE/HER

Wisp

A curious breeze with a world to explore.

Playful, optimistic, and adventurous, Wisp sees possibilities everywhere. She helps her friends see the bigger picture, though her eagerness can carry her past the little details that matter.

Get to know Wisp

She dances through the Hollow in flowing ribbons of air. Even a busy breeze can learn to pause, listen, and stay close when a friend needs company.

Growing together: There’s wonder in slowing down, too.

VAPOR · SHE/HER

Puff

A soft cloud full of little surprises.

Bashful, bubbly, and imaginative, Puff notices hidden possibilities and brings a little mischief to the group. When she’s unsure, she sometimes tries to disappear into the background.

Get to know Puff

Her puffs tuck close when she feels shy and expand when she gets excited. She’s quietly brave—and discovering that her ideas and her presence deserve to be noticed.

Growing together: You don’t have to be loud to matter. You’re allowed to take up space.

STONE · HE/HIM

Pebble

A steady presence when the day feels heavy.

Patient, protective, and quietly funny, Pebble gives his friends a safe place to lean. He likes a sturdy plan and a familiar path, and change can sometimes leave him feeling stuck.

Get to know Pebble

He takes small, deliberate steps and settles firmly beside a friend who needs him. He’s learning that asking for help and trying a new direction can be signs of strength.

Growing together: Even the strongest friend needs support.

WOOD & GROWTH · HE/HIM

Sprig

A gentle helper who makes room to grow.

Kind, creative, and resourceful, Sprig notices what living things need. He loves helping ideas and friendships bloom, but sometimes tries to care for more than one little friend can carry.

Get to know Sprig

His leaves perk up with joy and droop when he’s worried. He’s learning that caring includes rest, receiving help, and letting growth happen at its own pace.

Growing together: You deserve the same care you give others.

WANDER A LITTLE

There’s heart
around every bend.

Winding paths, soft moss, and a little everyday magic. Explore three places from the books where our friends learn to listen, help, and grow.

01 / A CURIOUS DISCOVERY

Old Root Bridge

Near this bridge, Sprig finds a tiny golden seed tucked beneath the leaves. One small discovery becomes the beginning of a shared adventure.

Visit in The First Glow

02 / ROOM TO BLOOM

The little garden

A little warmth, water, air, mist, soil, and a steady foundation. Here, the friends discover what can grow when everyone shares their gifts.

Visit in The First Glow

The friends and a picnic basket beside the stream, with Ripple feeling heavy

03 / A PLACE TO BE TOGETHER

The singing stream

The friends plan a picnic beside the singing stream. When Ripple has a heavy day, their plans make room for kindness—and for her.

Visit in The Rain That Stayed

BRING THE HOLLOW HOME

Small stories.
Something to hold onto.

Read together, linger over the pictures, and let a little conversation grow. Both stories are now available on Amazon.

EVERY GIFT MATTERS

The First Glow

A tiny golden seed brings six very different friends together. Can they help it grow by sharing what makes each of them special?

Friendship · Teamwork · Belonging

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STAY CLOSE. BE KIND.

The Rain That Stayed

Ripple feels heavy, and her friends don’t know how to help. Together, they discover the quiet kindness of listening, making room, and staying.

Big feelings · Compassion · Being there

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Tales from Element Hollow · Written by J. R. Hearthwood

WHY THESE STORIES EXIST

Big feelings need
a little understanding.

Our mission is to help children and grown-ups navigate big feelings together through heartfelt stories, lovable friends, and the comfort of knowing they’re not alone.

We believe every feeling deserves room, every child deserves to feel understood, and grown-ups deserve gentle ways to begin the conversations that matter. In Element Hollow, kindness isn’t about having every answer. Sometimes it’s listening. Sometimes it’s asking for help. And sometimes it’s simply staying close.

Born from a parent’s dream of creating stories that help families feel a little more connected. If even one child or grown-up feels less alone, that dream has found its purpose.

A MOMENT FOR GROWN-UPS

Let the story
start a conversation.

You don’t need perfect words. A gentle question and a little time together can be a place to start.

“You do not have to smile for us.”— Sprig, The Rain That Stayed

What feeling are we making room for?

Some days feel heavy. We can stay close.

Try asking…

Would you like to talk, sit together, or have a little quiet?
What helped Ripple feel included?

A gentle reminder: You don’t have to rush a feeling away to show you care.

All six original Element Hollow friends together

There’s a place for you
in Element Hollow.

Come for the little friends. Stay for the heart.

Find your first story

Little friends.Big feelings.You belong here.

Different gifts.One extraordinary friendship.