Vera Runs Away

Reach for this book when your child feels like their achievements are being lost in the shuffle of a busy household or when they express frustration about their place in the family hierarchy. Vera is so proud of her perfect report card, but her parents and siblings are too preoccupied with their own chores and activities to give her the praise she craves. This lead her to the impulsive decision to pack her bags and seek out a new family. This story beautifully captures the intense, fleeting feelings of isolation that many children experience within a loving but hectic family unit. Geared toward children ages 4 to 8, it validates a child's need for recognition while providing a safe, gentle resolution that reinforces the security of home. Parents will appreciate how it models a way to discuss big feelings of being overlooked without laying on heavy-handed guilt.