Sarah, Plain and Tall

Name: Sarah, Plain and Tall
ISBN: 9780062399526

Sarah, Plain and Tall Series · Book 1 of 4

For the child adjusting to a new family dynamic or longing for a sense of home after loss. A poetic look at finding belonging in a wide, changing world.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the quiet ache of a missing parent or the nervous anticipation of a new person joining the family circle. It is an ideal choice for children processing grief, abandonment, or the complexities of a blended family transition. Set on the American prairie, the story follows Caleb and Anna, whose father invites a woman named Sarah to visit from Maine as a potential stepmother. The narrative explores themes of longing, the fear of second-term abandonment, and the slow, beautiful process of building trust. Written with poetic simplicity, it offers a gentle mirror for children to see that while change is scary, it can also bring a new kind of song to a quiet house. It is perfectly suited for children ages 8 to 12 who appreciate sensitive, atmospheric storytelling.

Loneliness & Belonging Blended Family History Sadness & Grief Death of a Loved One Family & Siblings Love & Family Single-Parent Home

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Themes of grief over a deceased mother and the fear of abandonment.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with the death of a mother and the subsequent loneliness of a single-parent household. The approach is direct but gentle, focusing on the emotional void left behind rather than the trauma of the death itself. It is a secular, realistic historical fiction. The resolution is hopeful and grounded in choice and commitment.