In this sweet love letter a father tells his daughter he wishes he were a humble pebble. Then she could carry him in her pocket, reminding her for always how much he loves her. “A stone can be beautiful.” “A stone can live forever.”
“A stone can be used to skim over water, leaving round ripples on the surface.”
“A stone can come from your backyard, or from as far as outer space!”
“A stone can be BIG like a mountain, or
smalllike a pebble.”
Through his
imagination, he shows her the
beauty and magicto be found in such a seemingly
ordinary, humble object.
But above all, he tells her he
dreams of being a little stone pebble– all smooth, and round, and soft, sitting snugly at the bottom of her pocket. A little pebble
she can holdso tightly in her hand, to
keep her company, to
give her comfort, to
make her feel brave and safe. A little pebble she can
always carry with her– like a lucky charm, and a
symbol of his love, which will always be with her.
This book is a
perfect parent-child read, a
winning Father's Day gift, and a
soothing talefor children and families
navigating big feelings and events in their children's lives, such as
starting school,
building confidenceand
working through separation anxiety. Hervé Eparvierwas born and raised in Lyon, France. After working on television (sketches, short programs, cartoons), he now writes for children's literature and comics.
“A father tells his daughter all the reasons why he would like to be a stone in this touching book about imagination and the bond between a parent and a child. Printed on 100% recycled paper.”
The Bookseller