About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is expressing a quiet longing for companionship or feeling like they do not quite fit in with their current peer group. It is a soothing, lyrical choice for those tender moments when a child wonders if there is someone out there who truly understands them. The story follows a lonely dragon and a lonely princess who find each other through the shared language of tears and play. Through gentle rhyme and whimsical illustrations, the book explores themes of empathy, kindred spirits, and the joy of finding a best friend. It is perfectly suited for children aged 3 to 7, offering a comforting rhythm that makes it an ideal bedtime read. Parents will appreciate how it validates the feeling of loneliness while providing a hopeful, magical resolution that celebrates the simple acts of singing, roaring, and huddling together.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book addresses loneliness and the physical manifestation of sadness (tears) in a very metaphorical and safe way. The resolution is hopeful and secular, focusing on the power of social connection to heal emotional voids.
