About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a sudden, uncontrollable change or feeling overwhelmed by a situation beyond their influence. While many stories treat a flood as a tragedy, Shirley Rousseau Murphy transforms it into an opportunity for community and hospitality. When Tattie's house is swept away, she doesn't panic. Instead, she opens her windows to the world, welcoming in a dog, a cow, and a man named George, turning a disaster into a floating celebration. This lyrical story is perfect for children ages 4 to 8. It provides a gentle framework for discussing how we can find beauty and connection even when our world feels like it is drifting away. Parents will appreciate the way it models resilience through radical kindness and calm, shifting the focus from what is lost to who we can help along the way.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the loss of one's home and natural disasters through a metaphorical, folklore-inspired lens. The approach is secular and highly optimistic. While the situation is realistically a disaster, the narrative resolution is hopeful and focuses on the idea that 'home' is about the people you are with rather than a specific location.
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