Sunshine Home

Reach for this book when your child is feeling anxious about visiting an elderly relative in a nursing home or hospital. It is a gentle tool for families navigating the complicated emotions of seeing a loved one in a clinical setting, especially when adults feel the need to put on a brave face. The story follows young Tim and his parents as they visit Gram, who is recovering from a broken hip. While the adults try to act like everything is normal, Tim notices the underlying sadness and the strangeness of the new environment. This book validates a child's intuition and encourages the honest expression of feelings, making it an essential read for building emotional intelligence and family transparency. It is best suited for children ages 4 to 8 who are experiencing changes in a grandparent's health.