Children's Literature - Diane Gonzales

Children experience separation from their parents at one point or another. This book begins to help children understand that even though they are separated from their parents, they will reunite with them soon. This can be very difficult for children to understand, and many times they will feel abandoned. The young boy in the book keeps a familiar blanket close to him to help ease his anxiety. Also, from my personal experience in the classroom, pictures of parents are an easy way for a child to feel closer to a parent. The children can look at the pictures any time they miss their parents. This story is wonderfully illustrated, and it has a very happy ending when the child and parent are reunited. Recipient of the Oppenheimer Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award 2005, this book was recently published in board book format. Reviewer: Diane Gonzales