An Uplifting Tale for Young Readers
Change can be thrilling for some, but for young children, it can also be a little bit daunting. Rodney’s Big Move by renowned writer Cheryl Fransworth is a wonderful children’s book that handsomely describes the sentiments of starting anew in a novel habitation. With relevant characters, heartening moments, and a fascinating setting, this story follows Rodney the raccoon as he steers the trials and tribulations of moving to a new home, starting school, making new friends, missing a friend, and starting kindergarten.
Ideal for preschoolers and early elementary kids, this book is a must-read for parents and educators looking to aid children say hello to newer experiences with self-reliance and happiness.
Meet Rodney: A Relatable Young Hero
“Rodney woke up to the sound of the moving truck backing into his driveway. Today was moving day! He and his family were moving to Spruce Hollow. Rodney had mixed feelings about the move. He thought about all the good times he and his best friend Sam had had. “I am going to miss him,” thought Rodney,” Rodney is a dreamy, curious, and cheerful young fellow who has to say goodbye to his old town where he used to live with his parents, has a good friend and confidante named Sam. Rodney is little bit nervous about changes, leaving his old town and best friend behind and start a new life at Spruce Hollow.
But change is a vital part of life. We must not fear change, we must embrace it with open arms as it open new doors with endless new opportunities, a chance to make new friends such as Seth. Rodney was a bit nervous at first but the fear of leaving his old town and start anew was overcome with thrill and excitement of starting a new chapter of his life and meet new people.
Rodney loved to play soccer with Sam, a sport he continued playing at Spruce Hollow with Seth. He is a wistful explorer, together with his adoration for storytelling, makes him an enthusiastic little raccoon who always look at the positive aspect of living. Still, being nervous about changes is a typical emotion for children, but we must embrace change as a whole new escapade filled with amazements and enthusiasm.
Fun, Friendship, Fears, and Overcoming Them
“It will be NO fun at all!” he said. “I am sure that in kindergarten I will have to eat all of my lima beans at lunch; I will have to be quiet, stand in line and they will never allow us to have piggy back rides.” Rodney is initially scared and nervous about change, going to kindergarten, eating his all lima beans at lunch, staying quiet and well-behaved, standing silently and obediently in line, and never getting a chance to have piggy back rides at the playground, as kindergarten is all about strict rules and no fun.
A New, Welcoming Friend Changes Perspective about Spruce Hollow
Friendship is a pleasing and enchanted thing, having an amigo and a pal to play with and confide in is indispensable for us. All of the fears of moving to a new home, starting school, nervous about changes, swiftly disappeared when Rodney met Seth, a welcoming raccoon who shared Rodney’s passion for exploits and sports.
Why Parents and Educators Will Love This Book
Rodney’s Big Move is a charmingly told story with colorful illustrations that flawlessly depicts the quintessence of fears associated with overwhelming challenges such as leaving old home and friends behind, starting anew, moving to a new home, starting school, making friends, missing a friend, nervous about changes. It is an entertaining and uplifting story that teaches kids about flexibility, compassion, and accepting new horizons.
The book wholeheartedly explores and teaches about how children must be resilient – flexible about changes, must be kind to fellow beings, and must embrace newer experiences that come in their life as they grow old.
Cheryl Fransworth is a master of storytelling aimed at kids, teaching them valuable life lessons. The book is available at Amazon, book stores, and online retailers. It is highly recommended for parents and teachers wanting kids to learn about overcoming fears about changes and embrace them with open arms.