About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to ground your child in the security of your love while dreaming about the future together. It is an ideal choice for moments of transition, such as moving to a new home, starting school, or welcoming a new sibling, providing a gentle roadmap for navigating life's ups and downs. The story follows a father and daughter as they use metaphorical and literal tools to build a life of purpose. They construct everything from a house for safety to a hole to hide in when things get tough. It beautifully balances the whimsy of imagination with the practical resilience needed for growing up. With Oliver Jeffers' signature artistic style, it speaks to children ages 3 to 7, offering a comforting reminder that no matter what the future holds, you will build it together.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book touches on the idea of fear and enemies in a metaphorical sense, suggesting we build a wall to keep them out but also a gate to let them in. It is entirely secular and grounded in the parent-child bond. The resolution is hopeful and focuses on the endurance of love.
