About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is standing on the threshold of new responsibilities and feeling the bittersweet weight of growing up. It is a gentle guide for children navigating the anxiety of family transitions, particularly when an older sibling is preparing to leave home. Hannah is a young girl in colonial Connecticut whose life is a mix of quiet farm chores and the looming shadow of the Revolutionary War. Through her efforts to save a weak lamb and her preparation for her brother's departure to the army, she models how to channel worry into meaningful action. This story offers a safe space to discuss bravery, the importance of contributing to a family unit, and the resilience needed when life feels uncertain. It is a comforting, historically grounded choice for independent readers or as a family read-aloud.
