Catkin

When your child is feeling anxious about being away from you, or needs reassurance of your unwavering love, Catkin offers a powerful, magical metaphor for the parent-child bond. This beautifully illustrated chapter book tells the story of a mother cat whose kittens are spirited away to a fairy world by a mysterious Little Man. Driven by fierce love, she embarks on a courageous quest through the dangerous and enchanted Whispering Wood to rescue them. The story deals gently with themes of separation, fear, and bravery, all wrapped in a classic fairy tale structure. It's an excellent choice for early elementary readers ready for a bit of suspense and a deeply comforting resolution about the strength of a mother's love.