About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels out of sorts, lost, or disconnected and cannot quite put their finger on why. It is the perfect choice for a bedtime wind-down when a little one needs reassurance that their internal 'spark' or sense of joy can be rediscovered through simple acts of love and physical affection. The story follows Bootle the cat as he searches high and low for his missing purr, only to find it exactly where he started. Through gentle repetition and beautifully detailed illustrations, Michèle Coxon captures the anxiety of losing one's 'groove' and the soothing power of a caregiver's touch. It is an ideal read for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning to navigate their moods and seek comfort from their families.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with internal emotional states and mild anxiety in a secular, metaphorical way. The 'lost purr' serves as a stand-in for a lost sense of well-being. The resolution is hopeful and grounded in secure attachment.
