About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to slow down and practice mindfulness with your child after a busy day or a big transition. It is the perfect choice for a quiet afternoon read-aloud or a soothing bedtime ritual that honors a child's natural instinct to collect treasures and find beauty in the small details of the world around them. This gentle counting story follows a young girl as she wanders along the shoreline under her mother's supportive gaze, gathering natural treasures to build a magnificent sandcastle. Beyond teaching basic numbers one through ten, the narrative explores themes of appreciation for the environment and the bittersweet lesson of letting go of some things while keeping others in our hearts. It is ideal for preschoolers and early elementary children who are beginning to find independence in their play while still craving the security of a parent's presence.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. It touches lightly on the concept of impermanence (the sandcastle will eventually be reclaimed by the sea), but the resolution is hopeful and grounded in the joy of the experience rather than the loss of the physical object.
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