About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a disappointment or struggling with a plan that has gone off the rails. It is the perfect tool for children who thrive on structure and routine but find themselves overwhelmed when unexpected obstacles arise. The story follows best friends Gerald and Piggie as they meticulously prepare for a grand driving adventure, only to realize at the very end that they are missing the most important thing: a car. While the situation is silly and absurdist, the emotional core is deeply relatable for children ages 3 to 7. It addresses the anxiety of over-planning and the crushing weight of a ruined expectation. However, through Piggie's creative problem-solving, the book models how to pivot from frustration to play. It is a fantastic choice for normalizing big feelings like worry and disappointment while showing that a change in plans can lead to an even better kind of fun.
