Joy Takes Root

A parent should reach for this book when their child is navigating the sadness and disorientation that comes with a big move or significant life change. It offers a gentle and constructive way to talk about feeling lonely or out of place. The story follows Joy, a young girl who deeply misses the vibrant garden she shared with her grandmother at her old home. In her new, gray city apartment, she feels her own joy has withered. The book beautifully illustrates her journey of rediscovering and cultivating happiness, learning that, like a seed, it can be planted and nurtured anywhere. For ages 5 to 8, it's a perfect choice for teaching resilience and the power of finding beauty in small things, using the accessible metaphor of gardening to make abstract feelings concrete and manageable.