About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is deeply immersed in imaginative play or is facing a mildly intimidating milestone, like a first soccer game or a trip to the doctor. This story celebrates the seamless way children weave make-believe friends into their everyday reality, offering comfort and companionship during routine tasks and scary moments alike. Patricia Polacco explores the beauty of a child's inner world with warmth and humor, making it an excellent choice for kids aged 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's perspective while providing a clever, heartwarming twist at the end that shifts the reader's entire view of the friendship. It is a gentle reminder of the power of creativity to make the world feel safe and joyful.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book depicts a hospital visit and surgery (tonsillectomy). The approach is secular, realistic, and very gentle. The resolution is highly comforted and safe.
