MacMurtrey's Wall

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the 'mine' phase or has started excluding others to protect their own space. MacMurtrey's Wall is a surreal, visually arresting parable about a man who builds an increasingly massive wall to keep his treasures safe, only to realize he has built himself a prison of loneliness. It speaks directly to the anxiety of loss and the heavy burden of possessiveness. Through its redemptive ending, the story teaches children that true security comes from community and open hands rather than locked gates. Parents will appreciate the profound moral weight and the way it turns a complex psychological concept into a tangible, memorable lesson for children ages 4 to 9.