Leo holds Obiwey on a balcony beneath a starry city sky.

A story by Jason Samadhi

Obiwey: Heart of
the City

A sensitive boy. A little robot.
A different way to listen.

In a city that can feel too loud, Leo meets a small robot who asks first, listens visibly, and respects a quiet no.

Meet Leo & Obiwey

A story of friendship, sensitivity & choiceENGLISH ESPAÑOL

Leo writes in his sketchbook beside Obiwey in the warm light of a desk lamp.

An ordinary city. An extraordinary friendship.

01 / THE STORY

For the ones who
notice everything.

Leo notices the small things: rain on a balcony, a change in someone’s voice, the space a little quiet can make. Sometimes, the city feels like too much.

Then a small robot arrives. Obiwey doesn’t assume it knows what Leo needs. It asks. Together, they discover how friendship, family, and everyday choices can make room for a different kind of listening.

LeoObiwey

02 / LISTENING & CHOICE

Kind technology
starts with asking.

What could technology feel like if it respected your choice? In Obiwey’s world, the answer begins with small, visible acts of care.

Ask first.

Listening, recording, and sharing each need a choice. A yes is never assumed.

Show listening.

People should be able to tell when technology is listening—and when it isn’t.

Respect a no.

Off means off. You can stop, ask for space, or change your mind.

Leo holds Obiwey, whose eyes and chest glow turquoise.

Obiwey’s colors, as they appear in the story.

VISIBLE, NOT HIDDEN

A little light.
A clear meaning.

And quiet means quiet. In Quiet mode, Obiwey cannot hear. Listening is a choice, not the default.

03 / FOR THE GROWN-UPS

A story to share.
Room to talk.

The important moments happen around a kitchen table, on the way to school, or beside someone who needs a little space.

For parents & caregivers

A way into conversations about big feelings, family privacy, and what it means to listen without rushing to fix.

For educators & librarians

A story to read and discuss: asking permission, respecting boundaries, and making space for everyone—including those who choose to pass.

Leo sits with his parents and Obiwey at the kitchen table.

Listening belongs to all of us.

FROM THE BOOK’S APPENDIX

Small invitations.
Always your choice.

Two optional practices from the story. Try them, change them, or leave them. Sharing is never required.

Things I Notice

Find a quiet moment. Notice small, real details around you. Write three to five things you notice, as Leo does in his sketchbook. Add a feeling only if you want to.

One Minute to Arrive

Choose a quiet minute. Notice a color, a shape, and a sound. Share only if you want. Passing is welcome, and there is no need to fill the silence.

Educational, not medical. If a child feels unsafe or overwhelmed, pause and seek support from a trusted adult.

04 / A GLIMPSE OF OBIWEY

Step into their world.

Leo holds Obiwey on a balcony at sunset.

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Obiwey on YouTube

THE BOOK

Bring the story home.

For independent reading, reading together, and the conversations that follow. Choose the edition that feels right for you.

Written by Jason Samadhi · Aurelda Press

Kindle · Paperback · Hardcover

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A FEW THINGS YOU MIGHT WONDER

Good questions.
Clear answers.

What is Obiwey about?

Obiwey: Heart of the City follows Leo, a sensitive boy in a lively city, and a small robot who asks before listening. Through family life, school, and friendship, the story explores presence, privacy, boundaries, and the freedom to change your mind.

Who is the book for?

For young readers and the grown-ups who read alongside them—especially families, educators, and librarians interested in sensitivity, friendship, and humane technology. This website is written for adults choosing and sharing the book.

Is Obiwey a real robot?

Obiwey is a fictional character. The book imagines what technology could feel like if it asked first, made listening visible, and respected people’s choices. There is no robot product for sale here.

Is this a therapy book or a workbook?

It is a work of fiction, with optional simple practices in the appendix. Those practices are educational, not medical, and do not promise a particular outcome or replace professional care.

Which languages and formats can I choose?

The book has English and Spanish editions, with Kindle, paperback, and hardcover destinations on Amazon USA and Amazon México. Use the book chooser to select language, marketplace, and format independently. Amazon shows current prices and availability.

Is an audiobook available?

Not currently. There are no active audiobook links on this site.

Jason & Mila

MEET THE AUTHOR

Jason Samadhi

Growing up highly sensitive, Jason often felt the world was too loud and too much. He wrote Obiwey as the story he wished he’d had: one that makes room for noticing, choice, and being heard.

Jason lives in Mexico. The warmth of neighborhood life, everyday family moments, and the possibility of kinder technology are part of the world he brings to Obiwey.

More about Jason

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Obiwey: Heart of the City

For the ones who notice everything.

Kind technology starts with asking.