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Reach for this book when your child feels a little nervous about changes in weather or needs help transitioning from a high-energy day to a restful night. Harbor Bound captures the rush of returning home as a storm rolls in, following a father and child on their tugboat as they navigate the shifting tides. It beautifully balances the excitement of big waves and zooming engines with the deep, quiet security of being safe in port. Parents will appreciate the rhythmic, onomatopoeic prose that mimics the pulse of the sea, making it an excellent choice for building vocabulary while providing a soothing, predictable end-of-day routine for preschoolers. It is a sturdy, comforting bridge from the active world of work to the peaceful world of sleep.