Nora's Castle

A parent might reach for this book when their child is deeply upset that something they created has been broken, washed away, or put away. This gentle story is a perfect tool for talking about impermanence and the joy of the creative process itself. The book follows a little girl named Nora who, with her animal friends, builds a magnificent castle in a meadow using flowers, moss, and mud. When a sudden storm destroys their creation, Nora is sad, but she soon realizes the fun was in the making and she can always build a new one. Ideal for preschoolers, it softly introduces themes of resilience, creativity, and finding joy in the moment, rather than just in the final product.