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The Two Lanterns: Choosing Love Over Fear

The Two Lanterns: Choosing Love Over Fear

Staples, Kim

Paperback

Series: Growing Kind Hearts

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN13: 9798249213961
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Feb 21 2026
Pages: 28
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.07 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
What happens when big feelings take over? In this beautifully illustrated story from the Growing Kind Hearts series, two siblings discover that their emotions are like lanterns - glowing brightly with either fear or love. When hurt feelings turn into anger and a small moment becomes a big conflict, they learn an important truth: their reactions belong to them. And they can choose again.

This gentle social-emotional learning book helps children understand:

  • How to recognize and manage big feelings
  • That anger often hides hurt
  • How to pause before reacting
  • Why taking responsibility feels empowering
  • That repair and reconnection are always possible
Through relatable sibling dynamics, calming imagery, and reflection questions designed to spark meaningful conversation, this story supports emotional regulation, empathy, and conflict resolution in a way young children can truly understand.

Perfect for children ages 4-8, this book is ideal for:

  • Parents teaching emotional intelligence at home
  • Classrooms and homeschool settings
  • School counselors and therapists
  • Families navigating sibling rivalry
If you're looking for a children's book about feelings, sibling conflict, kindness, and learning to choose love over reaction, this heart-centered story offers practical tools wrapped in warmth and reassurance.

Because every child has a light inside - and it can always shine again.

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