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NOT EVERY TEAR IS A BAD THING. In the bioluminescent heart of the Mycelium Undergrowth, the Glass River usually sparkles with happy bubbles. But one morning, Amara Spore wakes up to a terrifying silence. The water has stopped flowing. The glowing fungi are dimming. And worst of all... Puddle-Pop, the cheeriest of the Grumble Toads, has lost his glow. Without water, the magic of the Grove begins to fade. Join Amara Spore, the Keeper of the Grove, and her friends as they journey upstream to the Source-the ancient Weeping Willow that guards the forest's water. They expect to find a monster blocking the path, but instead, they find a silence so heavy it hurts. The Guardian Tree refuses to cry, believing that staying strong means holding everything inside. To bring the water back, Puddle-Pop must learn the hardest lesson of all: You don't always have to be bubbly. Sometimes, you have to let the tears flow to heal the world. This breathtaking, 32-page rhyming picture book teaches readers about: Emotional Intelligence: Understanding that sadness is a necessary and healthy emotion. Vulnerability: Learning that it is okay not to be okay. Empathy: Helping friends process big, heavy feelings. Featuring stunning, high-definition 8K premium art of the entire Grumble Toad crew, including Spell-Spore, Ember-Snap, and The Toxic Grumble. Perfect for fans of: Cozy nature stories, breathtaking fantasy art, and Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) picture books.

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Sandra M. Holliday, the creative force behind LunaAstheraStudio, is a storyteller and digital artist dedicated to bringing magic, diversity, and imagination to children's literature. She is the creator of the Mycelium Undergrowth, a whimsical world where glowing mushrooms, brave crows, and unlikely heroes remind readers that even the smallest voice matters.Her series, The Grumble Toad Adventures, follows Amara Spore, a courageous young heroine, as she journeys through enchanted forests with her mischievous companions, discovering that kindness, resilience, and emotion are powerful forms of magic.Sandra believes every child deserves to see themselves as the hero of their own story. When she's not writing or creating, she shares her imaginative worlds with a growing online community and continues building stories that inspire wonder, healing, and self-discovery. Luna Asthera Studio is a multimedia creative house specializing in high-definition fantasy art, immersive storytelling, and whimsical character design. Known for the ""Mycelium Undergrowth"" aesthetic, the studio combines modern digital tools with classic fairy tale motifs to create vibrant worlds that focus on diversity, nature, and the beauty of the unknown.The studio is the official home of The Grumble Toad Adventures series and is dedicated to producing art that leaps off the page.

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