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Reach for this book when your child is navigating a major life transition, such as moving to a new neighborhood, or when they are noticing that their family looks a little different from their peers. It is especially resonant for children who have a deep bond with their father and would benefit from seeing a nurturing, stay at home dad represented in literature. The story follows young Aurora as she moves into a new apartment building and learns to navigate social circles and domestic life with her family. While the book is a gentle, realistic fiction title, it subtly explores themes of independence and belonging. Aurora's father stays home to care for her and her little brother while her mother works as a lawyer, a dynamic that remains refreshing and normalizing for children today. At a reading level perfect for ages 7 to 10, it offers a cozy, low stakes environment to discuss how we make new friends and how every family finds its own unique rhythm.
