Sovari and the Archive of Vanishing Sounds

Name: Sovari and the Archive of Vanishing Sounds
Author: Marty Talefox

Sovari gathers forgotten bells, waves, whispers, and laughter—and helps the world hear them again.

Mindful listeningMemoryWonderThe senses

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Inside the story

Listening closely can make an ordinary world feel new again.

In an archive that opens only by moonlight, Sovari cares for sounds the world has forgotten: a distant bell, a seashell’s hush, a grandmother’s laugh, and rain on an old roof.

When silence begins spreading beyond the archive walls, Sovari must return every sound to the place where it belongs. Along the way, he discovers that listening closely can make an ordinary world feel new again.

A sensory-rich illustrated story about attention, memory, wonder, and the music hidden in everyday life.

Questions to explore after reading

Which forgotten sound would you most want to hear? Why can listening closely make an ordinary place feel different? Which sounds in the story carry a memory as well as a noise?

A small activity to carry the story further

Keep a one-day sound journal. Write or draw five sounds you notice at different times, then circle the one that brings back the clearest memory or feeling.

For families

Frequently asked questions

What age is Sovari and the Archive of Vanishing Sounds for?

This illustrated story is designed primarily for children ages 3–7, with adult read-aloud use suitable for younger children depending on the child.

What themes does this book explore?

Mindful listening, Memory, Wonder, The senses.

Is it suitable for shared reading?

Yes. Sovari is a strong shared-reading choice for conversations about mindful listening, memory, the senses, attention, and how small everyday sounds can carry meaning.

What formats are available?

Paperback and hardcover editions, together with a companion colouring set, will be available through Amazon when each book is published.

Made to be read together

A sensory story about memory, attention, and the sounds worth noticing.

Sovari encourages children and grown-ups to slow down, notice overlooked sounds, connect them with memories, and rediscover wonder in familiar places.