Dash and Dart

Reach for this book when you want to slow down and cultivate a sense of mindfulness and quiet observation in your child. It is the perfect choice for a bedtime wind-down or a rainy afternoon when you want to connect with the gentle rhythms of nature. Through the journey of two twin fawns, Dash and Dart, children learn about the patient passing of time and the beauty of the natural world. The story follows the fawns from their first shaky steps in the spring through the heat of summer and into the first snowfall of winter. It touches on themes of sibling companionship, the safety found in a mother's presence, and the instinctive bravery required to navigate the wild. This Newbery Honor book is a timeless masterpiece for children aged 5 to 8, offering a poetic and soothing narrative that encourages empathy for all living creatures.