About This Book
Reach for this book when a child is feeling anxious or lonely due to a close family member's hospitalization. It provides a gentle bridge for discussing illness without being overwhelming, focusing instead on how creativity and play can help bridge the distance between home and the hospital. Harry misses his Nan, and through the process of building robots from recycled materials, he finds a way to channel his worry into a productive, hopeful project. The story is developmentally perfect for children aged 3 to 6, modeling how to handle the 'big feelings' of missing someone through the familiar comfort of making and imagination. It is an excellent choice for families navigating a grandparent's health scare or any period of family separation.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the illness and hospitalization of a grandparent. The approach is realistic but secular and very gentle. There is no mention of specific medical diagnoses, keeping the focus on the child's emotional state. The resolution is hopeful and happy, with Nan returning home.
