inner child ink
Picture books for the inner child in us all.
W(hole) by Lindsay Heider Diamond
A young person wakes up feeling a quiet emptiness inside, a hole they can’t seem to fill. They search the world for what’s missing, trying everything they can think of, but nothing works. Then one day, they stop. They listen. They feel. And slowly, a light begins to grow inside, spreading warmth and wonder all around. They discover an amazing truth: what they were looking for has always been inside. A gentle and hopeful story for children and the inner child in all of us, reminding us that the beauty and wholeness we seek are already within.
APart by Lindsay Heider Diamond
A little girl feels like a part of herself is missing. A shadow follows her everywhere, reflecting her sadness and fear. One day, she stops, reaches out, and discovers the shadow is not her enemy, but a part of herself she had forgotten. A gentle, heart-centered story for the inner child in all of us.
SomewHERE by Lindsay Heider Diamond (spring 2026 release)
A young child wishes they could be somewhere else, somewhere their feelings are understood. They imagine flying with dogs, blasting off in a rocket, or exploring an island, but nothing feels quite right. Then they meet a new friend who shares a similar world, understands them and shares their differences. They realize that being here can be just as magical as anywhere else. A tender, imaginative story about connection, presence, and finding joy in the moment.
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About the Inner Child Ink books
This series follows young hearts as they navigate feelings of emptiness, fear, and loneliness, learning that wholeness, courage, and connection can be found within themselves and the world around them. Through quiet moments of reflection, imagination, and play, each story gently guides children - and the inner child in all of us - toward understanding, self-acceptance, and the magic of being fully present.
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About Lindsay Heider Diamond
Lindsay Heider Diamond is a professional artist living in Charlottesville, VA. She changes mediums often, because not every medium is suited to answering the questions she is asking.
She lives with her husband, Andrew Diamond, who is an amazing human as well as a software developer and author, her three kids who are also amazing humans, and a couple of dogs who bring happiness every day because they know how to live in the present moment.
You can find more of her work at https://lindsayheider.com