{"product_id":"duke-and-toby-and-the-alain-grandemange-9781971714547","title":"Duke And Toby And The Stranger In The Woods: A Story About Understanding, Empathy, and Finding the Courage to Get Close","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn a quiet morning, Duke and Toby set out to explore the woods beyond their home. The air is cool, the light soft, and the world feels full of possibility. But when Toby's curiosity leads him too close to something hidden in the shadows, the moment changes everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStartled and hurt, Toby runs home, unsure of what just happened. The woods no longer feel the same. What once felt inviting now feels uncertain, and the question lingers in his mind. Why did it happen? Was it an accident, or something else?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Duke by his side, steady and patient as always, Toby begins to think about what he experienced. And the next day, instead of turning away, he makes a different choice. He goes back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the edge of a quiet creek, they meet the stranger again. This time, they listen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat they discover is something unexpected. The one who hurt Toby was never trying to harm him at all. Instead, he has been living alone, afraid of getting too close to anyone, afraid that every connection will end the same way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Duke and Toby take the time to understand, the space between them begins to change. Slowly, carefully, and with respect, they show that it is possible to be close without causing harm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd somewhere in the woods, a lonely heart begins to consider something new. Maybe being alone is not the only way. Maybe there is another path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuke and Toby and the Stranger in the Woods \u003c\/strong\u003eis a gentle and emotionally rich story about empathy, misunderstanding, and the courage it takes to connect with others. Through quiet moments and meaningful conversations, it offers young readers a thoughtful way to explore fear, trust, and the importance of seeing beyond first impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children and families, this story encourages reflection, compassion, and the understanding that sometimes what feels dangerous is simply something we have not yet learned to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alain Grandemange\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971714542\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781971714547\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Alandrea Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d","brand":"Alain Grandemange","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084142616831,"sku":"9781971714547","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/duke-and-toby-and-the-alain-grandemange-9781971714547","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}