When the Sky Changes

31 stories to navigate the stuff no one talks about!

For Ages 7-12 years

Authors:  Ananya Tomar & Shikha Arora

Growing minds today face more than homework and playground drama. Anxiety, screen overload, shifting friendships, and the pressure to “fit in” can feel overwhelming. When the Sky Changes offers gentle support through 31 short stories that speak honestly about feelings we all experience but rarely name.

Interwoven throughout are “Your Turn” sections—science-backed exercises that build focus, calm, and emotional resilience. These interactive moments encourage reflection and skill-building, giving readers practical tools to navigate stress, self-doubt, and everyday ups and downs.

This isn’t just a book to read—it’s a space to pause, reflect, and reset. With calming sketches to colour, relatable experiences, and activities rooted in brain-body science, When the Sky Changes empowers readers aged 7–12 (and anyone who remembers those in-between years) to face life’s challenges with confidence.

Parents will value its screen-free approach to emotional growth, while readers will discover that even when the sky shifts, strength, calm, and joy remain within reach.

About the Authors

Ananya Tomar

Born in India and based in Melbourne, Australia, Ananya Tomar works in the environment and sustainability sector. She began practising Raja Yoga meditation as taught by the Brahma Kumaris in her teens and has spent a decade as a dedicated student and teacher. Her journey reflects a rare blend of youthful insight, science, and spirituality - an exploration of the mind, true healing and holistic wellbeing, which she shares through learning spaces and continues to enrich through professional counselling training.

Shikha Arora

Shikha Arora is a Sydney, Australia-based storyteller whose journey spans banking and aviation across Europe, the Middle East and Australia. Her experiences have shaped a thoughtful perspective on culture, connection and resilience. She is the founder of Dose of Inspirational Light, an online platform for inner upliftment. A mother of two and a Multicultural Ambassador with the Community Migrant Resource Centre, she has practised meditation with the Brahma Kumaris since 2022.