About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is deeply immersed in a 'wanting' phase, whether they are longing for a specific pet or wishing their favorite stuffed animal could come to life. It is the perfect choice for a little dreamer who feels like their world is just one magical friend away from being complete. The story follows Jenny, a girl who adores her hundreds of toy bears but dreams of meeting a real one. Her elaborate preparations, which range from baking honey cakes to setting out a deckchair, showcase the humor and determination found in a child's imagination. While it touches on the ache of waiting, it remains lighthearted and whimsical throughout. For parents, it offers a sweet way to validate a child's big feelings and creative play, making it a wonderful bedtime read for preschoolers and early elementary schoolers who believe in the impossible.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. It touches on a mild sense of longing or disappointment when the bear doesn't arrive immediately, but the resolution is joyful and magical. There are no heavy themes of grief or loss.
