About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels like an outsider at school or is struggling with being the only person who looks like them in their classroom. It is a powerful tool for navigating the loneliness that can come with being 'the only one' and offers a bridge to self-confidence through ancestral pride. The story follows a young girl who feels small in a sea of classmates but finds her voice by remembering the strength, resilience, and brilliance of those who came before her. This lyrical picture book is appropriate for children ages 4 to 8. It transforms a difficult moment of isolation into a celebration of heritage, making it an essential choice for parents looking to build their child's cultural identity and emotional resilience in the face of subtle or overt exclusion.
