About This Book
Reach for this book when you are at your wit's end with a high-energy toddler who seems to find mischief in every corner while you are trying to manage the household chores. It is a whimsical, rhyming tribute to the boundless power of a child's imagination and the way they can transform a simple wooden box into a vessel for a grand sea adventure. While the story follows baby Ben through shark-infested waters and storms, the underlying theme is the safety of home. Parents will appreciate the humor in Ben's 'naughty' but creative antics, while children will feel validated in their desire for independence. It serves as a gentle reminder that even when we are busy, our children are building entire worlds just a few feet away from us.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The peril is entirely metaphorical and framed within the safety of play. There is a moment where the baby is 'lost' at sea, but the resolution is secular, comforting, and grounded in the reality of a mother's watchful eye.
