Book: Pepper and Mama’s new job
Soft book
Ages: 2-6 years
The Pepper series are literally my go to book collection for all of our experiences. These books are like a mini guide book for all of a child’s little and big issues. Whether my son and I are reading Pepper had a fight or Pepper’s new neighbour, we look forward to the new familiar challenges that Pepper faces and seek his help on how to deal with them.
I deliberately chose this book, Pepper and Mama’s new job to prepare my young one for my job. Even though he knew I worked from home I really wanted him to understand that Mothers leave their children at daycare and go to office to work just like Fathers do. My boy one time when he was three did ask me why his friend’s mother leaves him at the daycare alone. Somehow I felt he felt it was wrong. That is when I felt that such a book was the need of the hour. Just to show him along with real life examples how a mother can leave the child at daycare and most importantly, the child is happy and safe at daycare.
After reading the book to my child we had a little talk. I then ensured that he understood what the book meant to say. That it’s ok to be in daycare and that Mothers do go to office just like Fathers.
Pepper is dropped off to school by his Mother and then is taken to day care. There he meets his school friend and makes new friends as well. They play together and Pepper has a great time. In fact so much that he insists to go to daycare with his friend the next day.
I recommend this book to all the soon to return mommies going to work and children from the age 3 to 6 years.
All the other Pepper books can be found here on Amazon.
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CLICK & BUY NOW!Abha has shared a detailed review of Pepper Strays Away for 2-5 years along with inside pages in the kbc fb group here. Excerpts:
“We read the book together and, soon after, went on a plane journey. It was magical watching little S spot the airport, the baggage area, and so many little details that mirrored what we’d just read about. Then came another trip — this time just little S and me. I’ll admit, I was a bit nervous about traveling solo with a 3-year-old. But that’s when this book came to mind again, and we revisited it, this time relating it directly to the actual airport around us. We talked about staying close to mama and never losing sight of each other. I even packed the book along for the journey, just in case we needed a gentle reminder — though, thankfully, little S turned out to be far more cautious and aware than I’d even hoped.
Recently, we picked up the book again, and at 4 years old, our whole approach to it has transformed. It’s no longer just a story — it’s become a wonderful conversation starter. We go through the pages and talk things through together. For instance:
Me: Pepper just saw squeaky boots and started following them — what do you think is happening here?
Little S: Mama, he’s no longer with his mom.
Me: What should have happened instead?
Little S (thinking it over): Maybe he could have just told his mom that he saw squeaky boots and thought they looked wonderful.
Me: That’s a great way to stay close to mom!
The biggest takeaway for me?
When we introduce the right books at the right age, they truly stay with our kids. The lessons quietly settle in, and over the years, children grow to understand and apply them in ways we might not expect. When I first picked this book for my 2.5-year-old, I had no idea that by age 4, she’d have absorbed its message so deeply that it would make our travels feel calmer and safer — not just at airports, but everywhere we go.
Of course, we’re still just as watchful and never leave her side when we’re out and about. But there’s something truly fulfilling about watching a book become a living, evolving part of your parenting journey — one conversation at a time.”
