About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing their first big independent milestone, such as a school camping trip or their first sleepover, and is feeling more nervous than excited. It is a perfect tool for normalizing the 'scary' parts of new experiences while emphasizing that even when things go wrong, you are never alone. The story follows four crocodile friends, Sam, Gnat, Abe, and Fred, as they set out on a camping adventure. Despite their best efforts, they face several mishaps, from a heavy rainstorm to a mysterious 'ghost' in their tent. This book is ideal for children ages 4 to 8 because it uses gentle humor and repetitive text to show that bravery is often found in the company of friends. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's anxiety while modeling resilient problem solving.
