Peepers

Reach for this book when your child seems bored with their daily routine or has started making fun of things they find uncool. It is a gentle remedy for the jadedness that can creep in as children grow, reminding them that looking at the world through someone else's eyes can reveal hidden magic. Jim and Andy live in a beautiful New England town, but they think the tourists who visit to see the fall colors are ridiculous. To them, the changing leaves are just a mess to rake. However, a nighttime experience with their father and the 'silly' tourists helps them realize that wonder is a choice, and that their home is truly spectacular. It is a perfect choice for teaching perspective-taking and gratitude for nature's seasonal cycles.