IS YOUR CHILD STRUGGLING WITH SEPARATION ANXIETY WHEN GOING TO DAYCARE?? Mummy Don’t Go!! Is a book about Lucy, who is very worried about being left at daycare while mummy goes to work. Mummy loves Lucy and looks after her every need when she is at home, but who will do that at daycare?
Read this book to explore how: When parents show trust in educators, children learn to trust and connect with their educators too. Educators know and anticipate all of children’s needs and are ready to support and comfort children.
When Mummy leaves Lucy, she is distraught but with Miss Sheeka’s gentle care, Lucy is able to get her emotions under control and enjoy her day with her friends, so much so that she is very excited to show mummy everything at the end of the day.
Read this book together with your child to: Talk about the reason for their anxiety Help your child understand that they will be looked after well at daycare Get them excited about all the things they can do at daycare that may not be possible at home. Get them excited about meeting with and playing with their friends, so that they are looking forward to a day at daycare.
But Wait………..Lucy also has a secret!! She hides Todd, her pet frog in her pocket to take to daycare with her, where Todd has his own adventures!! Lucy does her best to keep him hidden, but Todd is…. oh …..so daring!
Your child will love Todd the frog! He is mischievous, daring but also cares a lot for Lucy.
Mummy Don't Go follows young Lucy as she heads off to face her first day at daycare. She is worried about being separated from her mother, but she learns that, although she will miss her mother, she will find the comfort and support she needs to get through the day in her teacher.
Author Ashika Singh has given parents a fantastic tool to ease the anxiety many children feel when being separated from their parent for the first time. This wonderful children’s book shows readers the different things they will face at daycare and shows them that it is not scary and that they can rely on their teacher to support them.
The book is filled with amiable and emotive illustrations that helps young readers identify what Lucy is feeling in different moments. Throughout the story children will certainly enjoy seeing Lucy’s pet frog in various funny situations. Todd the frog really helps lighten the mood of the book and ensure humor is inserted into every situation.
This is a fun and educational picture book that teaches kids a valuable lesson that will make separating from their parents easier when it comes time to head off to daycare or kindergarten. Mummy Don't Go!!: Separation Anxiety is a valuable tool for parents and is an entertaining story to share with children.