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Reach for this book when your child feels small, overwhelmed by a social injustice, or needs to know that your love is a powerful protective force. It is especially helpful for children who have experienced bullying or the loss of a prized possession and need to see that parents will go to great lengths to set things right. The story follows Hazel, a small badger who gets lost and runs into a group of mean kids who ruin her favorite doll. When Hazel's mother sense something is wrong, she is quite literally blown by the wind to find her daughter. It is a whimsical, slightly absurdist tale that validates a child's feelings of vulnerability while providing the ultimate comfort of a mother's fierce, magical protection. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary students, it reinforces the unbreakable bond between parent and child.