Small but Bright - Dava Gordon

Dava Gordon is a UK-based author who writes gentle stories for children who feel things deeply. Drawing on his own experiences growing up overwhelmed and navigating life as an AuDHD adult, Dava creates books that explore big emotions with warmth and honesty. His work reassures young readers that it’s okay to pause, to breathe, and to shine in their own way.

GENRE: Children’s Emotional & Mental Health

Blurb:

When the world grows loud and fast, Flamelet feels it all at once. As a swirling storm builds overhead, their small glow begins to waver. Through quiet moments of stillness and one gentle breath, Flamelet discovers that dimming doesn’t mean disappearing. Small but Bright: Flamelet Faces the Storm is a tender story about overwhelm, self-regulation, and learning to stay with yourself, even when everything feels too much.