When Little Red Barn wakes one morning, he finds his animal friends have gone. He’s empty and alone. And then big noisy machines lift him up and put him on a truck. As Little Red is transported across the countryside, down a major river, and through city streets, he feels anxious and a little afraid. Where is he going? Who will be there when he reaches his destination? When Little Red does finally reach his new home in a surprising location, he finds things are even better than before. The story of the little barn’s relocation and adjustment to a new place will reassure and comfort young readers facing changes in their own lives.
- Written by: Linda Whalen
- Illustrated by: Jennifer Morris
- Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press (April 15, 2017)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 158536987X
- ISBN-13 : 978-1585369874
- Reading age : 2 – 6 years
- Lexile measure : 480L
- Grade level : Kindergarten – 2
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Reviews
“Designed to address the anxieties moving holds for children, this book is competent and clear.” —Kirkus Reviews
“…There’s a wonderful help section at the end of the book as well to assist in facilitating such a discussion. Well written with delightful illustrations, Little Red Rolls Away makes a great gift and addition to anyone’s personal library.” —Amazon review
“…The text and heartwarming illustrations drew me in and had me feeling Little Red’s concerns about moving from the only home he’d ever known. I found myself rooting for Red as he traveled to his destination and was happy in the end when he learned that his move wasn’t such a bad thing after all.”— Goodreads review
“This was such a joy to read to my first grade students! I used it as a mentor text for Units of Study narrative writing, with the focus of integrating sound words into writing. The kids and I loved the book equally – have recommended to many of my coworkers.” —Online review
Endorsements
“Little Red Rolls Away will entertain young readers and their families. A welcome addition to any home, classroom, or library. It’s a great resource for children who are dealing with change.” —Joey Travolta, Founder and Creative Director, Inclusion Films.
“As a licensed clinical social worker, proving mental heath services to children and families for over 30 years, I have often enjoyed using books to help families and children find language to negotiate changes in their lives. Finding your own story and concerns in a book provides ? this difficult and together you will find the way and be okay. Always in mind their age level and what is appropriate to share. I currently provide clinical supervision toward the licensing of marriage and family therapists as well as social workers. Children’s stories continue to provide powerful engagement strategies for these new clinicians. Congratulations, Linda Whalen, on providing a wonderful story for children! ” —Lynn Thomas, LCSW