Captain Blue

Name: Captain Blue
ISBN: 9781794588769

For the little one who feels nervous when the lights go out, this story transforms a bedroom into a vast ocean where imagination turns fear into a grand voyage.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child starts expressing anxiety about the dark or becomes hesitant at bedtime. Captain Blue is a soothing yet empowering story that helps children reframe their nighttime fears into a world of play and exploration. By transforming a shadowy bedroom into a vast, mysterious ocean, the narrative models how creativity can be a tool for emotional regulation. It is perfect for preschoolers and young elementary students who are navigating the transition to independence and need a gentle reminder that they are the brave captains of their own surroundings. This book serves as both a comfort object and a roadmap for turning a scary moment into a grand, imaginative voyage.

Fear & Bravery Bedtime Struggles Creativity & Imagination Adventure Ocean & Marine Life Self-Confidence & Identity Becoming a Big Kid Pirates

What Parents Should Know

Scary ScenesMild

Initial pages depict shadows and the dark which might briefly mirror a child's own anxiety.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with childhood nyctophobia (fear of the dark) in a purely metaphorical and secular way. The resolution is hopeful and empowering, as it centers on the child's internal agency rather than external rescue.