About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a separation from a close friend or family member, or when they feel pressured to be more outgoing than they naturally are. It is a gentle exploration of two very different ways of experiencing the world: one through travel and the other through the quiet joys of home. Through the characters of Toot and Puddle, the story validates that being a 'homebody' is just as adventurous as being a world traveler. Appropriate for preschoolers and early elementary students, this story uses warmth and humor to tackle the bittersweet feelings of missing someone. Parents will appreciate how it models a healthy, secure friendship where two individuals can have separate interests without losing their bond. It provides a comforting framework for discussing how we can stay connected to loved ones even when miles apart.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles the theme of separation in a secular, hopeful, and gentle manner. The focus is on the persistence of affection through letter-writing and the passage of time.
