Amaterasu: Return of the Sun

Reach for this book when your child is retreating into themselves due to embarrassment, shame, or a heated conflict with a sibling. It is a vital tool for the child who feels like hiding away from the world after being hurt or misunderstood. Through the lens of Japanese mythology, the story follows the sun goddess Amaterasu as she retreats into a cave, plunging the world into darkness after her brother's cruel behavior. The book beautifully illustrates the weight of emotional withdrawal and the communal effort required to bring someone back into the light. Its graphic novel format makes it accessible for middle grade readers, offering a visual vocabulary for feelings that are often hard to articulate. Parents will find it a supportive resource for discussing how to handle sibling rivalry and the importance of allowing others to help us heal when we are at our lowest.