As children learn, grow, and dive into new experiences, it's natural for challenges to arise. When children experience stress and anxiety, it can be helpful to lean on loved ones for support. In Alpaca's story, children will learn that although difficult things may happen, they can share their worries with trusted friends, family, and community members to connect with their resilience and be reminded that they're never alone.
With Reflect & Connect questions at the end, caregivers are supported in deepening their child's understanding of this important emotional skill.
Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 18 reviews)
Steven B.★★★★★
My toddler was nervous about starting daycare, and this book’s gentle message about leaning on loved ones really helped him open up. The thick pages hold up well to his excited page-turning, and the alpaca illustration is so cute it makes him smile every time.
Miles A.★★★★★
The sturdy board pages are perfect for little hands that love to turn them over and over. My toddler already finds comfort in the gentle message about leaning on loved ones when feelings get big.
James S.★★★★★
My little one has been dealing with some separation anxiety, and this book's simple story about leaning on loved ones really clicked for them. The sturdy board pages are perfect for their grabby hands.
Adam★★★★★
The "leaning on loved ones" message is such a gentle way to start conversations about big feelings. My 4-year-old asks to read it when she’s feeling overwhelmed, and the board book pages hold up to her grabbing and hugging them.
Charlotte★★★★★
My daughter had a tough time with transitions, but the gentle story about leaning on loved ones really clicked with her—she asks for it every night now. The board book pages are sturdy enough for her to handle without ripping.
Daniel★★★★★
My four-year-old gets worried about new things, but the alpaca theme in this board book made those big feelings feel manageable. The simple, sturdy pages are perfect for little hands turning them over and over again. It’s quickly become a favorite for our bedtime routine.
Thomas P.★★★★★
We bought this for our preschooler before a big doctor's visit, and the gentle wording about leaning on loved ones helped her open up about her worries. The sturdy board pages held up well to repeated reading and some excited page-turning.
Timothy I.★★★★★
My toddler was having a tough week, and this book’s simple message about leaning on loved ones really helped open up a conversation with him. The rhyme flows nicely and keeps his attention through every page.
Christopher H.★★★★★
The soft illustrations really caught my daughter's attention, and the simple text about leaning on loved ones helped her open up about her worries. It's become our go-to book before bed.
Robert T.★★★★★
My little one had a big meltdown before a doctor’s visit, and this book’s simple, calming message about leaning on loved ones really helped her settle down. The sturdy board pages are perfect for little hands to turn themselves.
