About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses frustration about being 'too small' or feels impatient about reaching the next milestone of childhood. It is a gentle balm for the toddler or preschooler who looks at the world and wonders when they will finally catch up to the taller trees, the bigger animals, or even the grown-ups in their life. Through the eyes of Pip, a roly-poly panda, children explore the concept of growth as something that happens quietly and naturally, just like the seasons. The story shifts the focus from physical size to the constant, unchanging nature of parental love. It is a perfect bedtime choice for reinforcing a sense of security and self-worth during the early years of rapid development.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It deals with the universal childhood anxiety of being small and powerless. There are no heavy topics like death or trauma; the focus is purely on the passage of time and emotional security.
Ideal Reader
A three-year-old who has recently noticed they aren't tall enough to reach a counter or fast enough to keep up with older siblings, and needs to feel that their current stage of life is exactly where they should be.
