About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is facing the sadness and uncertainty of a close friendship changing, especially due to a friend moving away. This gentle story revisits Big Al, a large, friendly fish who befriends a tiny fish named Shrimpy. They are inseparable until Shrimpy begins to grow up and must eventually leave to join fish his own size. The book beautifully navigates themes of deep friendship, the inevitability of change, and the sadness that comes with saying goodbye. For ages 6 to 9, it offers a comforting, metaphorical way to talk about how true friendships can endure even when circumstances change, validating a child's grief while providing a hopeful outlook.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core topic is childhood separation and the grief that accompanies it, handled metaphorically through the fish. The approach is secular and gentle. The resolution is not a magical fix but a realistic and hopeful one: the friends are sad to part, but their connection endures in a new form. It validates the pain of separation while reassuring children that the friendship is not truly over.
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