Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens

Reach for this book when your child is hovering at the threshold of independence, perhaps feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety about growing up. Unlike the high adventure of the later Peter Pan novels, this origin story is a more delicate, mythic exploration of a baby who 'flies away' to live among the birds and fairies of Kensington Gardens. It speaks deeply to the bittersweet transition from the nursery to the wider world. Through Barrie's whimsical yet sophisticated prose, children will explore themes of belonging and the enduring bond between mother and child. Because it was written in 1906, the language is rich and challenging, making it an ideal choice for a shared read-aloud. It offers a safe space to discuss the 'what ifs' of growing up while celebrating the pure, untethered imagination of early childhood.