Michael and the Quiet Place

As Michael navigates experiences familiar to every child—sharing toys at school, receiving a special gift from his uncle, feeling thankful for his family, and coping with the sadness of seeing his beloved grandmother ill—he discovers that prayer can help calm anger, deepen gratitude, soften grief, and bring clarity during confusing moments. He learns that God does not expect perfection, only sincerity.

Inspired by gentle Christian themes and the timeless writings of C. S. Lewis on prayer, this beautifully reflective story introduces children to mindfulness, emotional resilience, empathy, and faith in a way that feels safe, comforting, and accessible. The book also includes simple prayers children can use during happy times, difficult emotions, before bed, before school, and throughout daily life.

Written for children ages 4–7, Michael and the Quiet Place reminds young readers—and the adults who love them—that prayer is not about being impressive. It is about being real. It is a quiet place where hearts can rest, where feelings can be shared honestly, and where love, guidance, and peace can always be found.

Dr. Rhonda Kalasho Zoumalan is a mother, entrepreneur, and dentist whose passion for helping people extends far beyond the walls of her dental offices. As the founder and CEO of TruGLO Modern Dental, she has built a reputation for combining advanced technology with compassion, comfort, and deeply personalized care. But beyond her professional accomplishments, Rhonda's greatest inspiration has always been family, faith, and the emotional well-being of children.

Inspired by the quiet moments of motherhood and the meaningful conversations she shares with her own children, Rhonda began writing stories that help children understand big emotions through warmth, honesty, and spirituality. Her books are centered around mindfulness, gratitude, emotional resilience, and prayer—not as something distant or formal, but as a simple and sincere conversation with God.

In Michael and the Quiet Place, Rhonda hopes to teach children that they do not need perfect words or memorized prayers to be heard. Instead, she encourages young readers to approach God honestly, bringing their joy, sadness, fears, and gratitude just as they are. Through gentle storytelling and emotionally safe themes, she hopes children discover that prayer can become a quiet place of peace, guidance, and comfort throughout their lives.

Rhonda lives in Southern California with her husband and children, where faith, family, and storytelling continue to inspire her work each day.