About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses anxiety about wildlife in their immediate surroundings, or if you have a neighborhood animal 'visitor' causing concern. It is the perfect tool for transforming fear into fascinated observation. The story follows a family as they learn to navigate life with Rebecca, a skunk living under their deck, balancing the need for safety with a deep respect for nature. Blending narrative storytelling with factual skunk biology, this book is ideal for children aged 4 to 8. It emphasizes that animals are not monsters, but neighbors with their own interesting habits. Parents will appreciate how it models calm, responsible behavior and curiosity, helping children feel empowered and informed rather than frightened by the natural world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles the potential for a 'spraying' incident realistically but safely. There is no violence or animal displacement. The approach is entirely secular and grounded in natural science.
Ideal Reader
A first or second grader who loves 'nature detective' work but might be hesitant to go into the backyard alone after seeing a wild animal. It's for the child who asks 'Why?' about every bug and beast they encounter.
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