About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts making lists of every possible thing that could go wrong or struggles with the 'what-ifs' that keep them awake at night. Franklin Endicott is a chronic worrier who carries a notebook of every possible disaster, but when his friend Eugenia Lincoln drags him on an errand to a mysterious second-hand shop, he finds himself in the middle of a puzzle that requires more than just caution. It is a gentle, humorous exploration of how anxiety can be managed through friendship and the realization that the world is more than just a list of dangers. DiCamillo uses her signature whimsical prose to validate a child's fears while nudging them toward bravery. It is perfectly suited for early elementary readers who feel things deeply and need to see that even the most cautious person can be a hero. You might choose this to open a conversation about how we can acknowledge our worries without letting them decide our whole day.
