About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is processing the discomfort of life changing in ways they cannot control, specifically regarding a parent entering the dating world after a divorce. It is a perfect choice for the elementary student who expresses their feelings through humor, drawings, or scientific curiosity rather than direct conversation. By weaving together the history of life on Earth with the shifting landscape of his own family, protagonist Max provides a safe, relatable outlet for children to explore their own feelings of 'evolution' and change. Through a zany mix of notebook sketches, comic strips, and scientific facts, the book normalizes the awkwardness of blended family dynamics. It is developmentally appropriate for ages 7 to 11, offering a secular and realistic look at how life, much like the dinosaurs, must adapt to survive new environments. Parents will appreciate how it uses the metaphor of evolution to provide a hopeful yet honest perspective on moving forward after a family split.
