About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is preparing to welcome a new pet or needs reassurance about finding their own place of belonging. This gentle, lyrical story celebrates the transition of animals from the loneliness of a shelter to the warmth of a forever home. Written by legendary Cree singer songwriter Buffy Sainte Marie, it emphasizes the profound bond of empathy and mutual care between humans and animals. It is an ideal choice for teaching compassion, patience, and the joy of adoption to children aged three to seven. Parents will appreciate the rhythmic, soothing cadence that makes it a perfect bedtime ritual, while the themes of kindness and chosen family provide a comforting foundation for discussing how we care for the vulnerable.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book touches upon the loneliness of shelter animals, but the approach is secular and highly hopeful. It acknowledges the sadness of being 'left behind' in a cage but resolves quickly into the joy of adoption. It is realistic about the need for rescue but keeps the tone light and musical.
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