{"product_id":"alden-and-the-light-that-brandon-croud-9798243694711","title":"Alden And The Light That Blinked Back: A Gentle Story of Friendly Contact and Intuition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlden and the Light That Blinked Back\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA gentle bedtime story about curiosity, intuition, and meeting the unknown with calm confidence.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if the unknown didn't have to feel frightening?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen young Alden notices a tiny light blinking in the night sky, he doesn't feel scared - he feels curious. With his dad nearby and a warm, steady feeling in his chest, Alden begins to understand something important: not everything unfamiliar is dangerous. Sometimes, it's simply different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated bedtime picture book gently introduces children to the power of inner knowing - that quiet, calm feeling that helps them feel safe, even when they don't have all the answers. Through soft imagery and reassuring language, children are encouraged to trust their feelings, ask thoughtful questions, and approach life with wonder instead of worry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile written for ages 3-7, this story often resonates just as deeply with adults. Parents and caregivers may find themselves reflecting on their own relationship with fear, intuition, and curiosity - making it a meaningful shared reading experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy families love this book: \u003cp\u003e- Encourages emotional regulation and calm curiosity\u003cbr\u003e- Reinforces the safety of parental presence\u003cbr\u003e- Gently supports intuitive awareness\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect for bedtime winding-down\u003cbr\u003e- Sparks thoughtful conversations without overwhelm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for: \u003cp\u003e- Children ages 3-7\u003cbr\u003e- Mindful bedtime routines\u003cbr\u003e- Parents seeking emotionally intelligent storytelling\u003cbr\u003e- Families who value curiosity, imagination, and inner trust\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Dr. Brandon Croud, PhD, \u003ci\u003eAlden and the Light That Blinked Back\u003c\/i\u003e isn't about explaining everything. It's about reminding children - and the adults beside them - that sometimes, noticing is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Brandon Croud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243694711\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/09\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 50\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.31lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.13d","brand":"Brandon Croud","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097253421311,"sku":"9798243694711","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/alden-and-the-light-that-brandon-croud-9798243694711","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}