Shawn Wiltfong, Author

​Omari and the Flame Realm helps children understand and regulate anger in a healthy, empowering way. When Omari feels ignored and misunderstood at school, his anger builds until he's pulled into the Flame Realm—a vivid world shaped by fire and emotion.

With guidance from Ash the Phoenix, Omari learns that anger isn't something to fear or suppress, but a signal that can be understood and guided through breath and self-awareness. When he returns to the classroom, Omari finds a calm, confident way to express himself.
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This story supports emotional literacy, self-regulation, and communication skills for children navigating big feelings.

Ian and the Spark Realm explores frustration, overstimulation, and learning how to slow racing thoughts. When a group project doesn't go as planned, Ian's frustration grows and pulls him into the Spark Realm—a fast-moving world full of buzzing thoughts and energy.

With help from Flicker the Fox, Ian learns calming breathing techniques and how to give his thoughts space instead of letting them overwhelm him. He returns to class better able to collaborate, communicate, and stay grounded.
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This book is especially helpful for children who struggle with frustration, sensory overload, or feeling mentally overwhelmed.

Shawn Wiltfong, Author
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Shawn Wiltfong was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, and earned both his Bachelor's degree in Economics and his MBA from Michigan State University. Growing up, Shawn was a deeply emotional child in a world that didn't always know how to understand or support big feelings. As he got older, he realized those experiences stayed with him—and that The Feeling Realms Collection was, in many ways, a long time in the making.

​The Feeling Realms Collection is a series of heart-centered picture books that blend rhyming narratives, vivid illustrations and interactive techniques to help children understand and embrace their emotions. By transforming feelings into anger, sadness and loneliness into imaginative journeys guided by animal mentors, Shawn offers young readers practical tools for self-regulation while celebrating the value of every emotion. 
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​Shawn's stories are a love letter to his younger self and to any child who feels overwhelmed, misunderstood, or alone because of their emotions. While Shawn originally began writing with young boys in mind—recognizing how often emotions are treated as taboo for them—his daughters were quick to remind him that girls struggle just as much.

Today, Shawn's intention is clear: these books are for any child with strong emotions who needs to know their feelings are not a problem to fix, but something to understand. Shawn is a devoted father with a close bond to his two daughters, ages 13 and 11, who continue to inspire both his writing and his purpose. He has lived near Michigan State University in Holt, Michigan for the past ten years, where family, education, and emotional growth remain at the heart of his work.​

"At Hello SAW, we believe every emotion deserves to be seen, heard, and understood. Through imaginative adventures, rhyming storytelling, and vibrant illustrations, our books guide children into magical realms where their feelings take shape and become teachers."
Ella's Way, where kindness starts early.