{"product_id":"leo-willow-and-the-path-aris-thorne-9798243561990","title":"Leo, Willow, and the Path of Pebbles","description":"In the magical Clockwork Canyons, where ancient gears hum quietly inside the rocks, Leo believes he has an important job: keeping the pebbles on the path perfectly aligned. If even one pebble is out of place, his \"worry signal\" starts to rumble, warning him that something terrible might happen. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the gentle support of his friend Willow, Leo begins to discover something brave and surprising-that he can listen to his worry without always obeying it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeo, Willow, and the Path of Pebbles is a warm, reassuring picture book that introduces children to obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors through a safe, imaginative metaphor. Designed especially for children ages 6-9, the story gently reflects experiences common in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) while emphasizing courage, flexibility, and self-trust. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt the back of the book, a Parent Notes section helps caregivers: \u003cbr\u003e- Understand the story's emotional themes\u003cbr\u003e- Start meaningful conversations about worry and perfection\u003cbr\u003e- Encourage brave, flexible thinking in everyday life \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book does not label, diagnose, or frighten. Instead, it offers comfort, understanding, and a reminder that the world is often stronger than our worries. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for bedtime reading, classrooms, therapy settings, and quiet moments of connection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aris Thorne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798243561990\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/11\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d","brand":"Aris Thorne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997427904767,"sku":"9798243561990","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/leo-willow-and-the-path-aris-thorne-9798243561990","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}