After Josh laughs a little too hard at Grandpa's silly snow-day chicken dance, he watches his grandfather's smile disappear - and feels a heavy rock settle in his tummy. He doesn't know it yet, but that uncomfortable feeling has a name, a job, and a way out.

With a little help from his sister Mia, Josh learns to follow the clues his body, thoughts, and feelings leave behind. Along the way, Grandpa shares a gentle truth that changes everything: guilt says "I messed up," but shame says "I am a mess" - and God would never say that about you.

A Rock in My Tummy is a warm, faith-based picture book that helps children ages 4-8:

• Understand the difference between guilt (which points toward repair) and shame (which leaves kids feeling stuck)
• Recognize that big feelings aren't mistakes - each one has a helpful job
• Learn a simple, repeatable framework for noticing, naming, and responding to emotions
• Discover that they are deeply loved and always have a way to make things right

Written and illustrated by Cynthia Spellman, MD, this is the first adventure of The Feelings Sleuths - a heartwarming series that turns emotional growth into a treasure hunt. With rich illustrations and a built-in "Feelings Map" and "Secret Steps" guide, it's a beautiful read-aloud for families, classrooms, and Sunday school, and a gentle conversation-starter for any grown-up who wants to help a child make things right.

Perfect for parents, grandparents, and teachers looking for faith-based social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and books about apologizing, forgiveness, and big feelings.