About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is vocalizing frustration about being too little to reach the snacks, ride the big kid rides, or stay up late. This story addresses the universal childhood desire to grow up instantly, validating those feelings while using humor to show that size is relative. In this adventure, George is tired of his physical limitations and falls into a vivid dream where he grows into a giant. Through slapstick comedy and whimsical scenarios, he learns that being big creates its own set of messy, complicated problems that he never anticipated. It is a perfect selection for preschoolers and early elementary students (ages 3 to 7) who are navigating the transition from toddlerhood to the big kid years. Parents will appreciate how it uses a classic, beloved character to foster a sense of gratitude for the present moment without being overly preachy.
