It's My Tree

Reach for this book when your child is going through a heavy 'mine' phase or struggling to share their space and toys with others. It provides a humorous, exaggerated mirror for the possessiveness that often leads to playground friction or sibling rivalry. Through the story of a squirrel who is so obsessed with protecting 'his' tree that he considers building an increasingly absurd series of walls, children can see the lonely logical conclusion of extreme selfishness. While the squirrel's anxiety about his pinecones is relatable, the story gently nudges 3 to 7 year olds toward the realization that over-protectiveness creates more problems than it solves. It is a fantastic tool for opening a dialogue about boundaries versus isolation. Parents will appreciate the minimalist art and the sophisticated, dry humor that makes a difficult social lesson feel like a shared joke rather than a lecture.