About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is retreating into a shell of cynicism or struggling with the emotional fallout of a family separation. It follows Flora, a self-proclaimed cynic, who finds her worldview challenged after rescuing a squirrel with sudden, extraordinary powers. While the premise is whimsical, the heart of the story deals with the deep-seated fear that one might not be lovable and the messy reality of parents who do not always act perfectly. It is a brilliant choice for children ages 8 to 12 because it uses humor and absurdist adventure to tackle heavy themes of loneliness and belonging. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's complicated feelings toward their parents while offering a hopeful path toward reconnection and empathy.
