Luna Bear and the Far-Away Father
A gentle children's story about absent parents, difficult questions, and the power of love, safety, and truth.
When Luna Bear begins wondering about the father she has never met, her Mama Bear answers with honesty and love. But some questions are bigger than a cub can understand alone.
Under a sky full of stars, Luna visits Baba Yaga's magical cottage deep in the forest. There, the wise old witch helps her understand that sometimes people become lost inside storms of fear, sickness, or difficult choices-and that a child's worth is never determined by a parent's absence.
Through warm conversations, forest wisdom, and a simple red ribbon tied around her paw, Luna learns that she is loved, protected, and surrounded by a circle of people who care for her.
Perfect for:
- Children growing up with an absent parent
- Families navigating separation, addiction, incarceration, mental illness, or estrangement
- Single parents facing difficult conversations
- Therapists, counselors, social workers, foster families, and educators
- Parents seeking age-appropriate ways to discuss complex family situations
Part of the beloved Baba Yaga's Wisdom Series, this beautifully illustrated story uses folklore, gentle symbolism, and emotional honesty to help children process big feelings without fear or shame.
Includes a special note for grown-ups with practical guidance for discussing absent parents with compassion, safety, and truth.
A comforting story for little hearts asking hard questions-and the grown-ups who love them.