That is about all a small child can comprehend at the time of turmoil. The language is at the level of a small child,while children too young to read on their own can interpret the pictures to understand what is happening, as well as the feelings of the little bear.

As presented through the bear family, the child can relate to it as an enjoyable story and something that also is happening to him/her.It has become a requested book for reading time. While my child referrs to it as "the sad story" it was not overwhelming.

While all situations do not involve the child living with the mother, it is easily adaptable for different situations.


quiets young children's fears   October 9, 2002
 11 out of 11 found this review helpful

This is an exceptional book for young children whose family is going through a divorce. It has a nice "Note to Grownups" in the front which explains the age appropriate fears of preschooler, kindergartener ages. It helps quiet the child's main fears about loss of the people most important to the child. Routine and how the grownups handle things around this age group is so important for their needs to be met during such a stressful time. This book could be helpful at such times. I plan to use this book for some relatives, and do use it in my therapy practice. Youngsters I've worked with have asked to read this one again.