{"product_id":"wren-the-alien-and-other-truths-she-knows-9798999346247","title":"Wren the Alien: And Other Truths She Knows","description":"Wren the Alien (And Other Truths She Knows)A tender, beautifully illustrated story for children who feel differentSometimes feeling different means you're exactly who you're meant to be.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWren has always wondered if she came from somewhere else-not somewhere scary, just somewhere quieter. A place where stars shimmer without buzzing, people listen and speak softly, and kindness is the language everyone knows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this deeply moving and gorgeously illustrated picture book, young readers will follow Wren as she navigates a world that often feels too loud, too fast, and too confusing. While others seem to have invisible instructions for fitting in, Wren feels like an alien learning to wear a costume with secret buttons labeled \"normal\" and zippers marked \"fit in.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Wren possesses extraordinary gifts: she notices the hidden patterns others miss, feels emotions like weather, and hears what hearts are trying to say even when no one speaks. Her sensitivity isn't a weakness-it's her superpower.\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChildren ages 4-10 who feel \"different\" or struggle to fit in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeurodivergent children and their families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly sensitive children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParents and educators seeking books about self-acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has ever felt like they don't quite belong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eWhat makes this book special: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic representation of the neurodivergent experience, especially for girls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful, whimsical illustrations that complement the lyrical text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hopeful message about embracing differences as strengths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by an author who understands the experience firsthand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom late-diagnosed neurodivergent author Erin Doyle comes a story that validates every child who has been told they are \"too much\" or \"too quiet\"-a gentle reminder that being different isn't something to hide, but something to honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Deep down, she knew... Being different didn't mean broken.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAbout the Author: \u003cp\u003eErin Doyle writes from her own experience of feeling like an alien as a child, navigating a hypersensitive nervous system and a brain wired for too many connections. Her Wren's Way series has touched thousands of families seeking authentic representation for neurodivergent children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf your children love these books, they'll also enjoy Wren the Alien: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent Like Me by Jennifer Elder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBe You! by Peter H. Reynolds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Thing Lou Couldn't Do by Ashley Spires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWonder by R.J. Palacio (for older readers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt (for older readers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOther Books in the Wren's Way Series: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Heart of A Wren: A Story for Children Who Live Softly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWren Learns Her Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWren's Picture Day: Finding Her Yes in A Sensory World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWren's Picture Puzzles: A Story About Thinking in Pictures And Finding Meaning in Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bookwise Press LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999346247\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 38\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.10d","brand":"Erin Doyle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52122342195381,"sku":"9798999346247","price":11.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_7dff616e-fb8f-4272-aaf1-3b1949d1d181.jpg?v=1766512628","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/wren-the-alien-and-other-truths-she-knows-9798999346247","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}