About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is experiencing a heavy, inexplicable mood or when a family member is struggling with a bout of sadness that seems impossible to lift. This evocative story explores the relationship between two sisters, Vanessa and Virginia, as Vanessa tries to help her sister navigate a wolfish day filled with growls and gloom. It beautifully validates that some feelings are big and dark, while highlighting how creative expression and patient companionship can provide a path back to the light. It is a sophisticated yet accessible tool for teaching empathy and the power of art to transform our internal landscapes. Ideal for elementary-aged children, it offers a gentle way to discuss mental health and emotional regulation without being clinical or instructional.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles depression and mood disorders metaphorically through the wolfish lens. It is entirely secular and grounded in the sibling bond. The resolution is hopeful and realistic: it acknowledges that while art helped today, the sisterly support is the constant. It does not promise a permanent cure, which is psychologically sound.
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