Looking for a charming picture book to calm your child's fears?
Here is an inspirational picture book that deals with the emotions that come with leaving home and doing the hard work of growing up. Human attachment is at the heart of this beautifully illustrated story that shows the ups and downs on the path to independence while highlighting relationships that make enduring adversity possible.
Dreams of Zugunruhe features a young Arctic tern who learns about the coming of Zugunruhe--the instinctual restlessness that starts birds on a harrowing migratory journey. The young tern's mother both comforts and emboldens Little Tern as the two consider the voyage ahead. Charming and expressive illustrations enhance this beautiful conversation.
Through Little Tern's anxious anticipation of Zugunruhe, children will receive the assurance and empowerment needed to face the drama of an adventurous life. Children will relate to Little Tern's fears of losing the way, surviving turbulent storms, and finding courage in adversity. They will also find inspiration in the spirit of these elegant yet rugged birds and as they endure the hardships of crossing oceans.
Parents too will connect to Mother and the responsibility she holds balancing a child's needs to be both soothed and empowered while managing her own mixed emotions. Teachers, parents, and therapists will all relish the opportunity to share tender moments with the engaged and receptive young minds this story is sure to inspire. All readers will enjoy learning about the miraculous feats of the Arctic tern--the world's most accomplished traveler.
This book is a wonderful addition to any home or classroom library. It makes a great read-aloud for any primary classroom or bedtime story.
Michael Kinsey, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist in private practices on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. He completed his training at The New School for Social Research located in New York City. There he acquired an expertise in parent-child attachment as part of the Center for Attachment Research. Dr. Kinsey is also the creator and founder of https: //mindsplain.com, a blog site devoted to answering questions about the mind and providing in-depth guidance on how to approach psychological problems. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Kinsey maintains an interest in birds and "birding", and like the arctic tern, instinctively searches the world in search of adventure.
Ros Webb studied fashion and design and became a fashion designer before perusing a career illustrating and writing children's books. Ros Webb has been illustrating children's books for close to a decade and developed her own style as a children book artist, she self published her first book "The Big sleepy Bear and the Pink Flamingos" and has since gone on to publish many more. Ros moved from the UK and now lives in the Irish mountains with her husband, kids, many cats, dogs and a few strays. She has worked extensively with authors from across the globe and is continually inspired by their imagination and story telling.
