About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling hesitant or nervous about a new experience, like a first trip, a new school, or a sleepover. City Dog is a gentle, rhyming story about a dog who has only ever known the loud, busy life of the city. When he visits the country for the first time, he is initially overwhelmed by the different sights, sounds, and smells. But his apprehension quickly turns to joy as he discovers the freedom of open fields and the fun of new things to chase and sniff. This book is a wonderful tool for preschoolers and early elementary children to see how something unfamiliar can turn out to be a delightful adventure, normalizing initial fear and celebrating curiosity.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book contains no sensitive topics. The approach to the theme of new experiences is direct, secular, and gentle. The resolution is entirely hopeful and positive.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 4 to 6 year old who is cautious by nature and is facing a new, low-stakes situation. This could be a first trip to a farm, starting a new swim class, or even just sleeping in a different room. It's for the child who expresses worry about the unknown and needs a gentle model for how novelty can be exciting rather than scary.
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