Antonin doesn't want to be separated from his mother to go to school. His mother tenderly kisses his hand, telling him that he will always be within reach if he misses her too much. The author addresses the delicate subject of the separation of a child and a parent - whether temporary or permanent. Audrey Penn's words will reassure children who fear being separated from their parents, whether it is when they start daycare or school, or before moving on.
By: Audrey Penn, Ruth E. Harper, Nancy M. Leak
