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Reach for this book when your child is facing a major life transition, such as moving house or the arrival of a new sibling, and is expressing fear that their world is being ruined. Keeker is a spirited young girl who loves her life exactly as it is, but a birthday surprise involving a move to a new town threatens to upend everything she holds dear. Through her journey, she learns that while change is scary, it doesn't mean losing the things that matter most, like her bond with her pony, Plum. This gentle chapter book is perfect for children ages 6 to 9 who are grappling with anxiety about the unknown. It validates their big feelings of resistance while providing a comforting, hopeful resolution that proves life can be even better on the other side of a transition.
