About This Book
When your child is facing the difficult transition of outgrowing a beloved pet or preparing for the sale of an animal, this book provides a gentle and empowering narrative. The story follows Sarah, a young girl who is heartbroken when she learns her family must sell her pony, simply named Pony, because she has become too big to ride him. Readers follow Sarah's emotional journey as she moves from denial and desperation to acceptance and proactive problem-solving. This early chapter book is ideal for ages 7 to 10. It validates feelings of sadness and anxiety while modeling resilience and showing that even painful goodbyes can have hopeful, loving resolutions when handled with care.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core topic is the loss of a pet, specifically through rehoming rather than death. The approach is direct, secular, and focused on the emotional reality of the situation. The resolution is entirely hopeful and realistic. The loss is real and sad, but the protagonist's agency in finding a new home for her pet provides a powerful and comforting sense of closure. It validates the child's grief while empowering them to be part of a positive solution.
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