About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a transition in a friendship, such as a best friend moving away, joining a different class, or developing new interests. It is a perfect tool for navigating the 'growing pains' of social bonds. The story follows two inseparable friends, Worm and Caterpillar, who love their similarities until Caterpillar begins a profound transformation. As Caterpillar grows wings and Worm stays the same, they both grapple with fear that their friendship won't survive the change. This graphic novel is ideal for ages 4 to 7, offering a gentle, visual way to discuss how love and loyalty can endure even when we grow in different directions. Parents will appreciate how it validates the anxiety of being 'left behind' while providing a hopeful, heartwarming resolution.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the 'death' of a previous status quo and the anxiety of physical change. The approach is metaphorical and secular, using the natural lifecycle of an insect to mirror human developmental shifts. The resolution is deeply hopeful and realistic regarding the endurance of platonic love.
