{"product_id":"the-magic-lantern-corrienna-mcmillan-9798182110860","title":"The Magic Lantern: A Story About Finding Your Emotional Light","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSome feelings are too big for words.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt least, that's what Ezra has always been told.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEzra notices everything - the caterpillar before it turns into a butterfly, when a classmate is sad even before she says so, when the classroom feels heavy without anyone naming why. But at school, his feelings aren't welcome. \u003ci\u003e\"You're so sensitive, Ezra.\" \"Just forget about it.\"\u003c\/i\u003e So Ezra learns to push his feelings down and say the one word that makes everything easier: \u003cb\u003e\"I'm fine.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil the night a small brass lantern appears on his windowsill - and everything changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lantern has a secret: it glows brighter when Ezra speaks the truth. When he says \"I'm fine,\" the flame barely flickers. But when he says what's really there - \u003ci\u003e\"I felt left out,\" \"I was scared no one would want to play with me\"\u003c\/i\u003e - the lantern blazes warm and golden. Ezra discovers that naming a feeling doesn't make it bigger. It makes it small enough to carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the quiet guidance of Auntie Jo, Ezra begins to find the words for what lives inside him - and to understand that his sensitivity isn't something to hide. It's how he pays attention to the world. And the world needs people who notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Magic Lantern\u003c\/b\u003e is a luminous, emotionally rich picture book for children ages 4-8 that teaches the lifesaving skill of emotional vocabulary: the ability to name what you feel, ask for help, and trust a safe person with the truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren who have been told they're \"too sensitive\" or \"too emotional\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassrooms and school counsellors exploring social-emotional learning (SEL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies navigating big feelings, anxiety, or emotional suppression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead-aloud sessions for ages 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGift giving for empathetic, deeply feeling children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes a \u003cb\u003eGrown-Ups \u0026amp; Educators Note\u003c\/b\u003e with discussion questions and child development context, plus a \u003cb\u003eMy Magic Lantern activity page\u003c\/b\u003e children can colour, fill in, and keep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBook 3 in The Magic Series\u003c\/b\u003e - a growing collection of beautifully illustrated picture books, each teaching one essential emotional skill through a single magical object children can visualize and remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlso available in The Magic Series: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook 1 - \u003cb\u003eThe Magic Circle: \u003c\/b\u003e A Story About Self-Worth and Belonging\u003cbr\u003eBook 2 - \u003cb\u003eThe Magic Shield: \u003c\/b\u003e A Story About Resilience and Inner Strength\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Corrienna McMillan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798182110860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.07d","brand":"Corrienna McMillan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49173836038399,"sku":"9798182110860","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-magic-lantern-corrienna-mcmillan-9798182110860","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}