About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their young child is home sick and feeling the sting of missing out on school. This story validates the sad, lonely feelings that can accompany a sick day while gently shifting the focus to the cozy comforts of being cared for at home. Phoebe Dexter is stuck at home with a cold, imagining all the fun her kindergarten class is having without her. Her mother's gentle care and a new coloring book help her channel her feelings into a creative project for the very friend who gave her the sniffles. It’s a wonderfully reassuring read for children ages 4 to 7, normalizing the emotional side of a common illness and modeling how a quiet day at home can still be fulfilling and connected.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is a straightforward, secular, and gentle depiction of having a common childhood illness. The approach is realistic and reassuring.
Ideal Reader
A 4- to 6-year-old child who is home sick from preschool or kindergarten for one of the first times. This book is perfect for the child experiencing the social loneliness and FOMO (fear of missing out) that comes with missing school and friends.
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