About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is on the cusp of a major life transition, such as moving from elementary to middle school, and feels a mix of apprehension and curiosity about growing up. This quiet, evocative story follows five students in a rural town who undergo a mysterious graduation ritual led by their teacher. By temporarily transforming into creatures of the natural world, the children experience life from a perspective other than their own. It is a beautiful exploration of empathy, the interconnectedness of all living things, and the bittersweet necessity of leaving childhood behind. Parents will appreciate the book's gentle, philosophical approach to building emotional maturity and self-confidence in readers aged 9 to 12.
