About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to accept a new person in your life or if they experience the world with a sensory intensity that others sometimes find confusing. It is a sensitive exploration of how children process major family changes through their own unique logic and sensory perceptions. The story follows Hal, who sees the world in colors and tastes, as he navigates his resentment toward his mother's boyfriend. This book is an excellent choice for children aged 9 to 12 who are dealing with the complexities of blended families. It provides a mirror for those who feel 'different' and offers a bridge for parents to talk about jealousy, change, and the fact that new additions to a family do not mean less love for the child. It is a realistic, gently humorous, and deeply empathetic look at the inner life of a neurodivergent child finding his place in a shifting world.
