About This Book
Reach for this book when your child comes home feeling 'too small,' 'too slow,' or 'not enough' to join in the games their peers are playing. It is a heart-centered choice for the child who feels overlooked during recess or playdates and needs a boost of self-worth that comes from within rather than from social status. Milo wants to be the pirate captain, the fierce lion, and the handsome prince, but his friends relegate him to minor roles because of his physical size. Through a series of gentle conversations with his mother, Milo discovers that creativity and perspective can turn any role into a starring one. This story validates the sting of being left out while providing a roadmap for emotional resilience and imaginative play for children aged 3 to 7. It is a beautiful tool for teaching children that they are special simply for being themselves, not for the roles they are assigned by others.
