This story disarms childhood bedtime anxieties in an unexpected way. A small rabbit getting ready for bed questions his mother on how she can be so sure that the wolf will not come to their house. Meanwhile, on the opposite page, we follow the progress of the wolf indeed creeping closer and closer to them, foiling the mother’s reassurances one by one. In a delightful twist, the rabbit’s fears are defused with a surprising ending that puts nighttime anxieties in light-hearted perspective. French original: Le loup ne viendra pas
Age Group: The orchard
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GeneralDear Parents,
Our children may be occupied with obsessions and fears before they sleep. They often need to be reassured using a dialogue like the one held between mother rabbit and her son. However, this story takes us in a sharp paradox one step further. It tells us that sometimes, we assume we know the things that worry our children, like the darkness or animals or certain events, when the things that occupy them at that moment are completely different. How can we know that? By listening to them sympathetically, conversing with them, and connecting to people and events that cause their arousal.
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Year of Distribution:
2020-2021
