About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is reaching a new milestone, like starting preschool or moving to a big kid bed, and needs a reminder that they are never truly alone. This story follows Emma Bean, a simple homemade rabbit, from the moment she is sewn for baby Molly until Molly heads off to her first day of school. It is a beautiful reflection on the passage of time and the security found in a transitional object. This book is ideal for children ages 3 to 7 who have a special attachment to a stuffed animal or blanket. It validates the deep emotional bond between a child and their comfort object while gently modeling the process of growing up. Parents will appreciate the nostalgic, quiet tone that celebrates the small triumphs of early childhood, from learning to crawl to finding the courage to step onto a school bus.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in realistic fiction. It touches on minor childhood fears, such as being afraid of the dark or the intimidation of the first day of school, but resolves them through the comfort of the toy and parental presence.
