About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child develops their first, intense admiration for someone outside the family, like a teacher or a friendly neighbor. This charming story from the 1970s follows Maggy Scraggle, a little girl with a huge, innocent crush on Pat, her neighborhood's kind and handsome ice-cream man. The book gently explores Maggy's daydreams and her sweet, funny attempts to get his attention, perfectly capturing the overwhelming joy and wonder of a child's first big feelings of affection. It’s an ideal read for ages 4 to 7, normalizing these powerful emotions as a happy and special part of growing up, and celebrating the small joys and heroes in a child's world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The central theme is a child's first crush or infatuation. The approach is entirely innocent, sweet, and viewed through a child's perspective. It is presented as deep admiration rather than romantic love. The approach is secular. The resolution is hopeful and affirming, validating the child's big feelings without escalating them into something they are not. It’s handled with warmth and gentle humor.
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