When Tyler's mom and dad go away for a few days, Tyler gets to stay at his best friend Cindy's house. This story is about a child's trepidation at being away from home for the first time and the joy and pride that can come with this new experience. The volume contains an extensive Note to Parents with specific suggestions for preparing a child for a short-term separation.

For the child who already understands the concept of adoption, this work provides a deeper understanding of how the adoption process works and the feelings that many children have about being adopted. Topics include why children are given up for adoption and why adoptive parents want to adopt.