About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is deeply immersed in an imaginary world or when they are facing the inevitable transition of outgrowing a beloved toy or phase of life. It provides a gentle, grounded space to discuss how we attach meaning to objects and how to handle the bittersweet moment when those objects are no longer with us. The story follows two siblings who adopt a discarded plaster pony from a junk shop, treating it with the same love and devotion one would give a living animal. Through their journey, the book explores the themes of creative devotion and the resilience required to say goodbye. It is a quiet, reflective chapter book perfect for sensitive readers aged 6 to 9 who appreciate the magic in the mundane and the depth of childhood emotions.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the loss of a physical object and the end of a play-phase. The approach is metaphorical and secular, focusing on the internal emotional world of the child. The resolution is realistic and bittersweet, emphasizing that while the object is gone, the love and memories remain.
