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The House I Am Becoming: A Picture Book About Boundaries, Care, and Becoming
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Publisher: Independently Published
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if a boundary is not a wall that keeps love out-but a gate that shows love how to enter?
Haven is becoming the home she wants to be. She sweeps away old dust, mends her cracked step, paints her shutters blue, and fills her windows with light.
Then Mabel, a curious cow, wanders through Haven's open gate and into the spaces Haven has worked so hard to care for. Mabel does not mean to cause harm-but good intentions do not always prevent it.
With warmth, humor, and compassion, The House I Am Becoming helps children understand that boundaries are not punishments. They are caring structures that protect what matters, communicate what we need, and help others know how to treat us safely.
This gently illustrated story reminds children that:
- Their feelings, bodies, belongings, and spaces are worthy of care
- Good intentions do not erase the impact of harmful behavior
- Someone else's disappointment does not make a boundary wrong
- No, not yet, and please ask first can be loving answers
- Trusted grown-ups can help when a stronger boundary is needed
A meaningful picture book for children ages 6-8 and a thoughtful read-aloud for younger children. Ideal for families, therapists, school counselors, educators, and anyone helping children develop emotional safety, self-respect, consent, and healthy relationships.
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