Change can be stressful, especially for children. This delightful story will show that change doesn't have to be bad, though, especially with the help of friends. Roo and Aco, who resemble a mushroom and acorn, find their tiny world is about the change. Roo and Aco are Tiny People who live amongst us and utilize lost and misplaced items, like buttons, to build their homes. They've grown accustomed to knowing the wildlife about them and where everything is. In other words, they are comfortable in their tiny world. That's about to change. Their garden home is about to be renovated by the humans whose land they share.
Roo, a pessimist, is distraught and fearful. Aco, far more optimistic and brave, doesn't mock Roo's concerns. Instead, Aco offers solutions. They will pack up and move to a fellow Tiny Folk's home while the renovation is done. They even face obstacles along the way but, using their brains and teamwork, they have a successful trip and, based on the adorable artwork, seem to enjoy their visit to a friends. Soon, they learn the renovation is done and head home. Roo still frets, fearing their animal and bird friends may have fled. What do you think they find when they arrive? Let's just say, it's beautiful and, hey, they even now have a swimming hole. Change can be good!
This was a sweet book with fun, colorful illustrations. The artwork is manga-esque (is that a word) in style and paints a lovely garden setting for the story. Their bird friend is lovely, too. The facial expressions of Roo and Aco are very expressive and capture their feelings beautifully. This story will help those dealing with the stress of change by showing how others deal. It's also a gentle reminder that change isn't always bad. Being worried isn't bad, either. It's how one handles the worry that matters and Roo and Aco are an excellent example of how friends can help you through it with understanding and, yes, teamwork. I liked the guide questions at the end designed to help a parent/reader guide children through their emotions. Thanks #NetGalley and #Capstone - #StoneArchBooks for this lovely moment in that splendid garden. It was a definite pick-me-up for me today as I look out my window at some new-fallen snow.
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