About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is standing on the threshold of a new milestone, like starting preschool or kindergarten, and is feeling a mix of nervousness and pride. It provides a gentle framework for children to look back at how far they have come, helping them build the self-confidence needed to face the next stage of growing up. This simple nonfiction narrative follows a young girl as she reflects on her physical and developmental journey from infancy to school age. By highlighting the small victories of toddlerhood alongside the exciting transitions of early childhood, it validates a child's sense of accomplishment. It is an ideal choice for families who want to celebrate the natural process of aging while calming the anxieties that often accompany 'big kid' changes.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a straightforward, secular, and gentle nonfiction title. It does not deal with trauma or complex identity issues. It treats growth as a universal, positive experience.
Ideal Reader
A four or five-year-old who is feeling intimidated by the start of school. It is for the child who needs a 'confidence boost' by being reminded of all the hard things they have already mastered, like learning to talk or dress themselves.
