About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling small, helpless, or anxious due to a parent's illness or family financial stress. This lyrical story follows young Tashi, whose mother falls ill and cannot work on the tea plantation. Though Tashi is too small to take her mother's place, her previous acts of kindness toward the local monkeys lead to a magical and life-changing intervention. It is an exquisite choice for children ages 6 to 10 who need to see that even when they feel powerless, their empathy and character hold immense value. The book provides a gentle bridge to discuss the worry that comes with a sick parent while offering a sense of wonder and hope through its folkloric atmosphere. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a child's desire to help while ultimately providing a beautiful, restorative resolution.
