Ali, Emmy, and the Light Between Them: A Heart Light Story

By David Earl Lloyd

Ali, Emmy, and the Light Between Them

A Heart Light Story

Ali knows her heart light well.
It is steady.
Warm.
Quiet like a candle that doesn't mind the dark.

Emmy's heart light is different.
It moves.
It swirls.
Sometimes it shines brightly, and sometimes it feels heavy and low.

When Emmy feels a sadness that fills the room, Ali feels something stir inside her too. She wonders what she should do-how to help, how to fix it, how to make it stop. But instead of rushing or carrying the feeling away, Ali learns something softer and braver.

She learns how to stay.

Ali, Emmy, and the Light Between Them is a tender story about empathy, emotional boundaries, and the quiet power of presence. Through simple language and calming imagery, this book gently shows children that they can care deeply for others without losing themselves-and that feelings don't need to be fixed to be allowed.

This story supports:

Emotional awareness and regulation

Empathy without self-loss

Co-regulation through presence and breath

Social-emotional learning at home, in classrooms, and in therapy settings

Perfect for bedtime, quiet moments, and meaningful conversations, Ali, Emmy, and the Light Between Them reminds readers of all ages that light travels best when we sit nearby, breathe, and stay.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMWZSC4F
• ISBN13: 9798247772408
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"