About This Book
A parent would reach for this book after a frustrating argument with their child, especially one that ended with shouts of 'I'm running away!'. It offers a gentle and effective model for de-escalating conflict and reconnecting. The story follows Harriet, who gets so angry when her dad tells her to clean up her toys that she decides to leave home. Instead of getting angry back, her dad calmly helps her pack, a wise and humorous response that validates her feelings and allows her to cool down. This book beautifully normalizes childhood anger and parental frustration, showing how patience, understanding, and a little silliness can mend hurt feelings. It's an excellent tool for families wanting to navigate big emotions with more connection and less confrontation.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book handles the common family conflict of a power struggle with a secular, realistic, and highly effective approach. The resolution is very hopeful and models healthy emotional regulation and conflict de-escalation for both child and parent.
Ideal Reader
A child aged 4 to 7 who struggles with transitions and expresses big feelings through defiant outbursts or dramatic threats like "I'm running away!" It is perfect for a child who needs reassurance that their anger will not break the parent-child bond.
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