In the Quiet

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In the Quiet cover – a story collection by Torin Keld for emotionally sensitive children. In the Quiet is a gentle children's book series by Torin Keld, written for kids who feel more than they say. These quiet, emotionally resonant stories help sensitive children understand their feelings through quiet, reflective tales. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or therapist, In the Quiet offers comfort, insight, and connection. Explore all fourteen stories below or buy the full collection in paperback or Kindle.

In the Quiet is a gentle children’s book series by Torin Keld, written for kids who feel more than they say. These quiet, emotionally resonant stories help sensitive children understand their feelings through quiet, reflective tales.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or therapist, In the Quiet offers comfort, insight, and connection.

Explore all fourteen stories below or buy the full collection in paperback or Kindle.

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In the Quiet – A Gentle Children’s Book Series

In the Quiet is a children’s book series by Torin Keld, written for sensitive and thoughtful young readers. This collection of quiet stories explores emotional depth, helping kids navigate what they feel but can’t always say aloud.

“For the children who notice everything,
and the adults who try to protect them.
May stories help us meet in the quiet between.”
— Torin Keld

Overview

What the series is and who it’s for.

Stories

Browse all fourteen quiet stories.

For Parents

Letters from Grown-Ups.

Behind the Stories

Author’s notes and background on each piece.

In the Quiet: A Gentle Children's Book Series by Torin Keld

In the Quiet is a thoughtful collection of children's stories written for young readers who feel deeply and quietly. Created by author Torin Keld, this series speaks to the emotional lives of sensitive children aged 7 to 11, helping them make sense of the world through gentle, poetic storytelling. Each of the 14 standalone stories focuses on different emotional truths — from anxiety and grief to masking, comparison, and quiet courage.

What Makes In the Quiet Special?

These stories are perfect for the classroom, home reading, or therapeutic settings. Designed to validate quiet emotions and foster emotional literacy, they offer comfort, reflection, and connection. The series includes titles like The Day the Lockers Stayed Closed, The Puzzle That Wouldn’t Fit, and The Girl Who Stopped Talking. Whether read aloud or alone, each story offers a meaningful journey.

  • For children who feel too much and say too little
  • For parents, teachers, and therapists seeking gentle stories
  • For building emotional resilience through empathy

Visit the full collection here to explore all 14 quiet stories, background notes, and a letter for grown-ups.

Explore All Fourteen Stories in the In the Quiet Children's Book Series

The In the Quiet children's book series features fourteen gentle, emotionally resonant stories written for sensitive kids who often feel more than they say. Each story stands alone but shares a common thread: helping children navigate inner experiences with quiet strength. From masking emotions to the pain of moving away, the collection is ideal for readers aged 7–11, parents, teachers, and therapists alike.

Included Story Titles:

  • The Day the Lockers Stayed Closed
  • The Girl Who Stopped Talking
  • The Puzzle That Wouldn’t Fit
  • The Boy Who Made No Mistakes
  • The Day I Shouted
  • The Cracked Compass
  • The Other One Always Wins
  • The Friend Who Left
  • The One Who Moved
  • The Girl Who Stayed Small
  • The Grown-Up at the Table
  • The Dinner Where Nobody Talked
  • New Language, New Shoes
  • The Light That Wasn’t Mine

These quiet stories are designed to be read aloud or independently. They foster empathy, emotional reflection, and a deep sense of recognition in children who may not always know how to express what they feel.

In the Quiet: A Gentle Children's Book Series by Torin Keld

In the Quiet is a thoughtful collection of children's stories written for young readers who feel deeply and quietly. Created by author Torin Keld, this series speaks to the emotional lives of sensitive children aged 7 to 11, helping them make sense of the world through gentle, poetic storytelling. Each of the 14 standalone stories focuses on different emotional truths — from anxiety and grief to masking, comparison, and quiet courage.

What Makes In the Quiet Special?

These stories are perfect for the classroom, home reading, or therapeutic settings. Designed to validate quiet emotions and foster emotional literacy, they offer comfort, reflection, and connection. The series includes titles like The Day the Lockers Stayed Closed, The Puzzle That Wouldn’t Fit, and The Girl Who Stopped Talking. Whether read aloud or alone, each story offers a meaningful journey.

  • For children who feel too much and say too little
  • For parents, teachers, and therapists seeking gentle stories
  • For building emotional resilience through empathy

Visit the full collection here to explore all 14 quiet stories, background notes, and a letter for grown-ups.

Explore All Fourteen Stories in the In the Quiet Children's Book Series

The In the Quiet children's book series features fourteen gentle, emotionally resonant stories written for sensitive kids who often feel more than they say. Each story stands alone but shares a common thread: helping children navigate inner experiences with quiet strength. From masking emotions to the pain of moving away, the collection is ideal for readers aged 7–11, parents, teachers, and therapists alike.

Included Story Titles:

  • The Day the Lockers Stayed Closed
  • The Girl Who Stopped Talking
  • The Puzzle That Wouldn’t Fit
  • The Boy Who Made No Mistakes
  • The Day I Shouted
  • The Cracked Compass
  • The Other One Always Wins
  • The Friend Who Left
  • The One Who Moved
  • The Girl Who Stayed Small
  • The Grown-Up at the Table
  • The Dinner Where Nobody Talked
  • New Language, New Shoes
  • The Light That Wasn’t Mine

These quiet stories are designed to be read aloud or independently. They foster empathy, emotional reflection, and a deep sense of recognition in children who may not always know how to express what they feel.

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