“Little Lucy’s Brave Goodbye” - Paperback book for Separation Anxiety and Emotional Drop-offs

Does your child find goodbyes really hard?

Tears at drop-off… holding on tight… that overwhelming feeling when it’s time to say goodbye…

Little Lucy’s Brave Goodbye is a gentle, reassuring children’s book that supports little ones through separation anxiety with warmth, connection, and understanding.

Follow Lucy the otter as she learns that even when her grown-up leaves, their love stays with her—and they always come back.

Created by a nurse and mum, this story is grounded in attachment theory and offers a safe, supportive way to help children build trust, confidence, and emotional security during separations.

Perfect for:
• Daycare and kindy drop-offs
• School transitions
• Children who feel anxious separating from caregivers

What this book supports:
• Emotional reassurance and connection
• Building trust in separation and return
• Confidence in new environments

How to use:
Read the story regularly at home and with daycare educators, especially before transitions.

Pair it with our Customisable Separation Support Template I am Safe at Daycare 💛

For extra support, this book can be paired with a customisable supportive story template, allowing you to personalise your child’s exact routine, people, and environment.

This helps children:
• See their own day reflected back to them
• Build familiarity and predictability
• Feel more in control and secure

Using both together creates a powerful, consistent message that supports smoother, more confident goodbyes.