{"product_id":"the-tangled-string-j-l-aubry-9798184467412","title":"The Tangled String","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Tangled String\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA gentle story about hope, healing, and knowing what belongs to you.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBy J.L. Aubry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when someone you love is carrying a heavy burden you can't understand?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNine-year-old Sam discovers that everyone has a \"feeling string.\" On happy days, Sam's bright yellow string dances with joy. But when someone Sam loves begins struggling with a mysterious gray tangle, Sam believes it's their job to make everything better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of a caring teacher, Sam learns one of life's most important lessons: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou didn't cause it.\u003cbr\u003eYou can't control it.\u003cbr\u003eYou can't cure it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough kindness, courage, and healthy choices, Sam discovers how to care for their own feelings while learning that it's okay to ask for help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the powerful metaphor of a tangled ball of yarn, \u003cb\u003eThe Tangled String\u003c\/b\u003e gently introduces children to difficult family situations involving addiction or substance misuse without fear or shame. It helps children understand that while they cannot fix another person's struggles, they can protect their own hearts, express their feelings, and build healthy coping skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren ages 5-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamilies affected by addiction or substance misuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools and classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool counselors and therapists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevention programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoster and kinship families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial workers and child advocates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this beautifully illustrated story, children will learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 7 Cs of addiction prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy ways to express emotions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoping skills for stress and worry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of trusted adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-worth, resilience, and hope\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with warmth, compassion, and encouragement, \u003cb\u003eThe Tangled String\u003c\/b\u003e reminds every child of one important truth: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour job is not to carry someone else's knot.\u003cbr\u003eYour job is to let your own beautiful string shine.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. L. Aubry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798184467412\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\/28\/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":"J. L. Aubry","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174034186495,"sku":"9798184467412","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-tangled-string-j-l-aubry-9798184467412","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}