About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a major life transition, such as moving to a new home, and feels overwhelmed by the noise and chaos of change. It is an ideal bridge between picture books and longer novels, offering a comforting look at how siblings can rely on one another when their world feels upside down. The story follows Mabel and Sam as they navigate their new house, transforming empty rooms into vast oceans and deep space through the power of play. It beautifully balances the realistic anxiety of being 'trod upon' in a busy environment with the joy of discovery. This is a perfect choice for parents wanting to validate a child's feelings of displacement while encouraging the creative resilience that helps kids reclaim their sense of safety and belonging.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the stress of relocation and the feeling of being small in an adult-driven world. The approach is entirely secular and grounded in realistic fiction, though it utilizes imaginative play as the primary coping mechanism. The resolution is hopeful and stabilizing.
