About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling self-conscious or embarrassed about their appearance. Whether it's a new haircut they dislike, getting glasses, or losing a first tooth, this story addresses the anxiety of looking different. Bruce the Moose is horrified when his antlers fall off right before the big dance. His kind friends rally around him, trying silly solutions before landing on a brilliant idea that turns his perceived flaw into his greatest feature. This humorous and heartwarming tale is perfect for preschoolers and early elementary kids, showing them that true friends offer support and that uniqueness can be a reason to celebrate, not to hide.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The central theme is anxiety about physical appearance and body image. The approach is metaphorical, using the natural (but for Bruce, shocking) process of shedding antlers to represent any physical change that might make a child feel self-conscious. The resolution is entirely hopeful, secular, and focuses on the power of friendship and creative reframing to overcome social anxiety.
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