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The Blanket

by Marie Dorleans Publisher: FLORIS BOOKS

A blanket between fear and connection

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A blanket between fear and connection

Tommy’s fears reach across everyday life, from weather and animals to loud laughter. A red blanket gives him a sense of protection, but wearing it everywhere raises a question about when comfort begins to separate him from other people. The book frames anxiety through a concrete, child-centered image: a knitted shield that can feel reassuring while also becoming a barrier. Its focus on facing fears and stepping beyond familiar comforts gives the story a clear social-emotional thread.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering stories about fear and anxiety
  • Families and educators looking for picture books about self-reliance and connection

Themes

Fear and anxietyComfort and protectionConnection with othersSelf-reliance

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Book overview

A quirky, humorous picture book about facing our fears from the award-winning creator of New York Times-honored The Night Walk.

Tommy is afraid of wind, rain, cats, dogs, dragonflies, loud laughs... everything.

One stormy night, Tommy wraps himself in a big red blanket and discovers that inside his knitted shield, he doesn't feel so afraid anymore. So, he wears his blanket at home, in the car, at school... everywhere.

But has his woolly armor become a barrier between Tommy and... everyone?

Quirky imagination and gentle humor weave their way through both the words and illustrations in this distinctive picture book about dealing with anxiety and learning to step outside our comfort zone.

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