Baby Bird

Reach for this book when your child is facing a setback or feels like giving up after a 'crash landing' in a new skill. Baby Bird follows a tiny fledgling who falls from his nest before he is quite ready to fly. As he encounters a series of animals on the ground, he must navigate feelings of failure and physical vulnerability. It is a perfect choice for the 3 to 5 age group because it mirrors the preschooler's own experience of trying to be a 'big kid' while still needing safety and support. The story provides a gentle, reassuring model for how to handle the bumps on the road to independence. Parents will appreciate how it validates the frustration of not being able to do something yet, while offering a soft landing and the inspiration to try one more time.