About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to share your attention with a new sibling or when the family is adjusting to a high-energy new pet. This gentle narrative uses the arrival of a puppy named Floyd to mirror the complex emotions children feel when their status as the baby of the family changes. Through the eyes of sisters Eliza and Isabelle, children observe how their older dog, Rosie, must learn to tolerate and eventually love a rowdy newcomer. Ideal for children ages 3 to 7, the story provides a safe metaphorical space to discuss feelings of displacement, jealousy, and the eventual joy of companionship. By focusing on the pets, it lowers the stakes for children, allowing them to process their own 'sibling rivalry' feelings without the guilt of direct confrontation. It is an excellent choice for normalizing the messy, often frustrated transition period that accompanies any new addition to the household.
