About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is facing a significant life change, such as moving to a new town or adjusting to a blended family. It provides a gentle and relatable story for children feeling uprooted and alone. The book follows a young girl who, after moving, struggles to find her place in her new home, school, and family. Through a newfound connection with nature and a special activity, she slowly builds confidence, forges friendships, and learns to navigate her complex emotions. For ages 8 to 12, it's an excellent choice for normalizing feelings of sadness and fear while modeling resilience and the quiet courage it takes to adapt and find belonging.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core topic is adjusting to a blended family after a move, which likely stems from a divorce or death that happened prior to the story's start. The approach is direct, focusing on Polly's emotional turmoil: loneliness, jealousy, and anger. It is a secular story. The resolution is hopeful and realistic, showing that adjustment takes time and effort but that happiness and a sense of family are possible.
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