ママ、行かないで

The way this book walks a child through a babysitter visit step by step is so clear, my four-year-old actually started talking about what he'd do when I leave. He points to the pictures of Matthew feeling sad and nods, which feels huge for us. It's a gentle, practical little story that I'm glad we b

My three-year-old asks for this one every night before bed, and I love that it actually gives him simple coping ideas instead of just telling a story. The illustrations are warm and the "choose your own ending" format keeps him engaged. It's been a lifesaver for our first overnight trip.