About This Book
Reach for this memoir when your child is facing a season of prolonged uncertainty or wondering how life continues when the world feels heavy. Tomie dePaola captures the essence of growing up during World War II, showing how children process global crises through the lens of their own small milestones. While the backdrop is a world at war, the heart of the story remains on the everyday rhythms of childhood. Through gentle prose, the book explores themes of resilience, grief, and family loyalty. It is perfectly suited for children ages 7 to 10 who are starting to notice that the adults in their lives are worried about the future. By balancing the sadness of a cousin's death and an uncle's deployment with the excitement of a dance recital and a first Communion, dePaola provides a comforting roadmap for navigating life's ups and downs.
