About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses anxiety about sensory-heavy environments or loud, mechanical noises. While a car wash may seem mundane to adults, for a small child it can be a cacophony of thumping brushes and spraying water. This story beautifully validates those nervous jitters by transforming a routine errand into a thrilling deep-sea adventure. Through the eyes of two siblings and their father, the car wash becomes a quest where the car is a submarine and the brushes are giant sea creatures. It is an excellent choice for children ages 3 to 7 who are working on bravery and using imagination to reframe scary situations into playful ones. By the end, the 'danger' is washed away, leaving the car shiny and the children feeling like triumphant explorers.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with sensory overload and mild fear in a secular, direct manner. There are no heavy themes, only the relatable anxiety of a small child facing loud noises and enclosed spaces. The resolution is joyful and empowering.
