About This Book
Reach for this book when you want to help your child understand the difference between a wish and a goal, or when you want to foster a sense of global citizenship and gratitude. While it addresses the reality of economic hardship, it does so through a lens of empowerment rather than pity. Beatrice's story is one of industriousness and hope, showing how a single resource can create a ripple effect of opportunity for an entire family. It is a perfect selection for children ages 4 to 9 who are starting to notice that not everyone lives the same way, providing a gentle bridge to discuss poverty, education, and the power of community support. Parents will appreciate the authentic Ugandan setting and the way it celebrates a young girl's drive to learn.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book addresses poverty and food insecurity directly but through a secular, humanitarian lens. The struggle is shown realistically, but the resolution is highly hopeful and grounded in a true success story.
