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Comfort, uncertainty & family routines

Baxter Loses His Blanket

Baxter’s blue blanket goes everywhere with him—until bedtime arrives and it is nowhere to be found. His family cannot fix the problem immediately, but they can help him feel safe while they keep looking.

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The message behind the adventure

What this book helps families explore

This story helps children talk about losing a comfort item, bedtime anxiety, and the difference between solving a problem and finding safe comfort while waiting.

Skills woven into the story

  • Name what feels missing
  • Search together
  • Keep familiar routines
  • Accept temporary comfort
  • Make a family plan
After the story

Baxter wants to know…

  1. Why was the blanket so important to Baxter?
  2. Which familiar routines helped him settle?
  3. What helps your child feel safe while waiting?

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