Obiwey: Heart of the City

By Jason SamadhiA story that help the highly sensitive child and families practice listening, consent, and small choices.

Children's Literature

Science Fiction

Length3h 14m

About this book

Summary

What if the world felt too loud, and the quietest friend in the room knew how to really listen? In a rainy, Latin American-inspired city neighborhood, eleven-year-old Leo discovers that sensitivity is a strength, not a flaw. When Obiwey, a small robot with gentle eyes, enters his life, it doesn’t try to fix his feelings. Instead, Obiwey models consent and calm—asking first, making listening visible, and showing that sometimes “off” is the kindest choice. For the highly sensitive child who feel rushed or unseen, Leo’s small rituals offer comfort and steady courage. For families and educators, the story provides simple, practical ways to make care and presence part of every day. This warm, hopeful tale shows how boundaries can grow friendships, technology can be kind, and quiet courage can change a whole room. By the end, you’ll find yourself with new rituals and the sense that listening is love in action.

Book information

Genre

Children's Literature, Science Fiction

Length

3 hrs 14 mins

Publish date

Sep 27, 2025

Language

English

About the Author

Jason Samadhi

Jason Samadhi lives in Playa del Carmen, Mexico where culture and a calmer lifestyle influence his writing. Growing up highly sensitive, he often felt the world “too loud” and “too much.” Obiwey: Heart of the City is the book he wished he’d had. A neighborly story set in a big Latin American city that shows how consent, privacy, and steady routines help sensitive kids feel safe and seen. Jason writes for families who want technology to be kind and for kids who notice everything. Obiwey's stories that model consent, calm routines, and listening as love in action for families.View all Audiobooks by Jason Samadhi

1Introduction

14Chapter 13: No Reset Without Consent

2Chapter 1: The Balcony After Rain

15Chapter 14: Dusk on the Balcony

3Chapter 2: Saturday at the Park

16Appendix: Simple Practices

4Chapter 3: Monday at School

171) Presence Check

5Chapter 4: Hello, Obi