About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is vibrating with the 'I want to do it now!' energy that precedes a big milestone. Whether it is learning to ride a bike or waiting for a birthday, this story provides the perfect mirror for a child struggling with the slow pace of time. Through the eyes of Blink the owl, children see that waiting is not just empty time, it is the necessary preparation for something magical. Blink's day is spent fidgeting on a branch, watching the sun and the shadows, and checking in with his mother. The story beautifully validates the restlessness of childhood while offering a calming, rhythmic narrative that eases the transition to sleep. It is a gentle reminder that some of the best things in life require us to wait for the right moment, ending with a triumphant and liberating sense of accomplishment.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. There are no threats or predators; the focus is purely on the internal experience of waiting and the natural progression of animal life. It is a hopeful, gentle, and realistic depiction of a developmental milestone.
