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In a fun and exciting game of hide and seek with her parents, Charlotte explores a variety of hiding places like closets, corners, and pillow caves. Her adventurous personality and vivid imagination conjure ideas of climbing big trees, floating on a breeze, peeking from behind willows, and transforming into a beautiful garden flower. When she’s ready to be found, Charlotte jumps out and joyously declares, “Here I am!” She shouts, “Boo!” and likens her powerful voice to the roar of a mighty tiger, the howling of a majestic wolf, or the growling of a huge bear. Charlotte follows this display of ferocity with a bear hug, which shows that her love is as ferocious as her independence and personality.
Licensed clinical social worker and acclaimed psychotherapist Gorkin combines poetry, a fun children’s game, and a familiar nursery rhyme to write this children’s story/songbook. Intended to be sung by children and parents together, this creative tale is the story of a feisty, adventurous, and imaginative girl named Charlotte whose parents give her the freedom to express herself and let her true personality shine through. Charlotte’s independence and energy burst off the page, inspiring readers of all ages to embrace the fun and joy life offers.
Vividly colorful illustrations depict diverse appearances of the characters throughout the book so that readers can see themselves in Charlotte and her parents. The author encourages parents to customize the song and illustrations to personalize the experience for young readers further. The story also demonstrates how parental support and acceptance produce loving parent-child relationships. The book concludes with a thought-provoking “Reflection and Engagement Guide,” which challenges parents to reconsider traditional parenting techniques and mindsets. Gorkin delivers a delightful children’s story packed with meaningful lessons and themes.