The Garden of Feelings

A Spiritual Children’s Novel About Overcoming Grief

By: Nathaniel Wallace

Narrated by: Aisha Marsh

A heartwarming spiritual children’s novel that gently guides young listeners through grief, healing, and hope. When nine-year-old Mia Grace loses someone she loves, her world suddenly feels colorless. Everything changes when her children’s minister gives her a small notebook called The Garden of Feelings. Inside are six sections labeled Sadness, Anger, Confusion, Fear, Loneliness, and Hope, each waiting to be explored and understood. As Mia learns about the different emotions that grow during grief, she discovers that these feelings are like a garden that needs care, patience, and kindness. Through Scripture, prayer, the support of caring adults, and new friendships, Mia begins to see that God is close to those who are hurting and that healing grows slowly, like a flower finding the sun. The Garden of Feelings is a gentle spiritual novel written for children ages 8 to 12 who are experiencing loss or navigating big emotions. This story helps young listeners understand:

How grief can feel different from day to day That it is okay to experience many emotions That God is present even when life feels difficult How hope can grow in small and meaningful ways That healing does not mean forgetting but learning to feel again Perfect for families, churches, counselors, grief support groups, and Christian schools, this audiobook offers comfort, clarity, and faith-centered encouragement for children working through loss. A comforting and uplifting story that teaches young listeners how to grow again after grief.

©2025 Nathaniel Wallace (P)2026 Nathaniel Wallace

Good Story

Good Story. Really cool character development. Well told and narrated. Its good background while you work.

Heartfelt and sensitive! Love it!

Oh my! The Garden of Feelings is written with passion and heartfelt feelings for loss. I remember when I loss my mom and looked up into the sky and wondered what specific cloud was she cuddled in. This book would have reduced four years of pain. Also, the lovely vocal narration was soft comforting and clear, capturing the heart and soul of each character. Amanda Gorman herself could do no better. Awesome audio!!
Great novel and narration for young grieving hearts.

Magnificent!

A beautiful and gentle story about emotions and healing narrated by Aisha Marsh. Nathaniel L. Wallace uses the metaphor of a garden to help children understand grief and the importance of nurturing their feelings. The message is simple, comforting, and deeply meaningful. A wonderful audiobook for parents, caregivers, and educators helping children navigate big emotions. 🌱

Heartfelt

Anything that is compared to a garden has already drawn me in. It is such a heartfelt story, one that I can relate to. I also lost my nana. The narrator's voice was phenomenal, soft, pleasant, inviting, and a pleasure to listen to. Overall this was a beautiful story.