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by Darryl W. Jr. Finkton (Author)
What Do You Need?
How do you help someone you love when their heart is hurting?
Maya has tried it all: her silliest dance, the highest swings, and even her very last piece of candy. But nothing works. Her little brother, Jordan, remains on the bench-quiet, sad, and unreachable.
Everything shifts when Dad shares a simple secret. The key isn't asking, "What's wrong?" It's asking something much more powerful:
"What do you need?"
What Do You Need? is a warm, funny, and deeply moving story about the magic that happens when we stop guessing and start asking the right question. It is a roadmap for families navigating big feelings, loss, and the everyday mystery of the human heart.
The 7 Magic Phrases SeriesSome words are more than language-they are tools.The 7 Magic Phrases series follows siblings Maya (7) and Jordan (5) through the messy, beautiful work of growing up together. Through their eyes, children learn that feelings aren't problems to be solved-they are invitations to connect.
Each book equips children with a specific, actionable phrase they can use the moment they close the cover:
- Book 1: What Do You Need? Offering empowering care.
- Book 2: I'm Sorry I Hurt You Using heartfelt apology for true repair.
- Book 3: Thank You for the Love Glasses Shifting perspective through gratitude.
- Book 4: Do You Want a Hand or an Ear? Giving the care they want.
- Book 5: I Can't Do That, But I Can Do This Finding agency within boundaries.
- Book 6: I Need a Re-Do The grace of a second chance.
- Book 7: I Hear You, and I'm Right Here Prioritizing presence over proving facts.
