About This Book
Reach for this book when plans have been cancelled by the weather or when your child is feeling frustrated by a period of waiting. It is a perfect tool for reframing 'gloomy' days as opportunities for mystery and play. This Caldecott Honor classic describes a thick fog that rolls into a seaside village, halting the adults' plans for three long days. While the grown-ups fret and wait impatiently for the sun, the children find magic in the mist, playing hide and seek and exploring a world made new by the haze. It is a gentle, atmospheric read for children ages 3 to 8 that validates the feeling of boredom while modeling how curiosity and imagination can transform any situation. Use it to build a child's vocabulary and their capacity for patience.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is entirely secular and grounded in nature.
Ideal Reader
A child who thrives on sensory details or one who is currently struggling with 'cabin fever' during a stretch of bad weather. It is also excellent for the highly imaginative child who likes to find 'hidden worlds' in their everyday environment.
