About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the transition at the end of a long-awaited event, like a birthday party, a vacation, or the last day of school. It is an essential tool for children who have a hard time letting go of good moments and want to freeze time to keep the joy from ending. Through the story of Freda, a girl who tries to physically jar and preserve everything from cookies to sunsets, the book explores the bittersweet nature of time. It gently teaches that while we cannot keep the physical moment forever, the memory of it stays with us. The quirky, humorous illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Vera Brosgol make the heavy concept of impermanence feel light and approachable for children ages 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it validates the sadness of an ending while offering a healthy way to move forward with gratitude.
