About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses a big wish that feels impossible or when they are struggling to understand why some things take a long time to happen. This gentle historical story follows Lottie, a girl living on the prairie who dreams of seeing the ocean. As the years pass, Lottie grows up, gets married, and raises her own family, all while keeping her dream tucked away in her heart. It is a beautiful meditation on the passage of time and the importance of holding onto hope. This book is ideal for children aged 4 to 8, offering a comforting perspective on how life's responsibilities can coexist with personal aspirations. Parents will appreciate the way it validates that a dream deferred is not a dream lost, eventually showing Lottie sharing her long-awaited joy with a new generation.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the aging process and the passage of time in a secular, realistic way. There are no traumatic events, though the "weight" of unfulfilled time might feel heavy to some. The resolution is deeply hopeful and satisfying.
