About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is in a phase of asking big, beautiful, unanswerable questions about the world's beginnings. This poetic book follows a young boy who asks his mother, "What was the first song ever sung?" The story unfolds as nature itself provides a series of lyrical, imaginative answers: the wind's whistle, a whale's call, a cricket's chirp, and a bird's melody. It gently explores themes of curiosity, wonder, and the profound interconnectedness of all life. Perfect for children aged 4 to 8, it's a wonderfully calming and reassuring read, ideal for bedtime or quiet moments, that celebrates the act of questioning itself rather than providing a single, concrete answer.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
There are no sensitive topics in this book. Its approach to the origin of sound and music is entirely secular, poetic, and metaphorical. The resolution is deeply hopeful and affirming, centering on the love between a parent and child as a fundamental, universal 'song'.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a sensitive, imaginative 4-7 year old who is captivated by nature and prone to asking big, philosophical questions. This book is perfect for the child who is more interested in the beauty of a question than in a definitive, scientific answer. It will also deeply appeal to a child who needs a quiet, calming, and lyrical story to transition to sleep.
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