About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is in the middle of a power struggle or has just experienced a big blowup over something small, like cleaning up toys. It is a gentle, relatable mirror for those high-tension moments when both parent and child say things they do not mean. Harriet the raccoon is having a very bad day. After a heated argument with her mother, Harriet decides she has had enough and packs her bags to leave. The story beautifully captures the transition from hot anger to the cooling realization of loneliness and the eventual, healing power of a sincere apology. It is a perfect tool for modeling how to move past a conflict without lingering shame, making it ideal for children ages 3 to 7.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with verbal conflict and anger within a loving home. The approach is direct and secular. The resolution is realistic and hopeful, focusing on the restoration of the relationship rather than just the obedience of the child.
