About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is stuck in a cycle of the 'grass is always greener' or is being particularly fussy about what is being served for dinner. Badger is tired of his usual apples, worms, and roots, so he sets out on a slapstick quest to catch a 'fancy' meal: a mole, a rabbit, and a sheep. As his targets narrowly escape his clutches, the story highlights how unbridled desire for something better can lead to having nothing at all. This is a lighthearted, humorous way to discuss gratitude and the value of what we already have. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children (ages 3-7), it uses physical comedy to deliver a gentle lesson on appreciation without being preachy. Parents will appreciate how it pivots from Badger's frustration to a joyful, humble realization that his simple home is actually quite wonderful.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the predator/prey dynamic, but it is handled in a strictly metaphorical, cartoonish way. There is no actual violence or harm; the 'threat' is played for laughs and ends in a slapstick manner.
