About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts expressing narrow ideas about who they are allowed to be or when they feel pressured by the standard question: what do you want to be when you grow up? It is a beautiful remedy for the 'limits' of career-focused thinking, offering instead a vision of a life lived with depth, kindness, and connection to the world. Through the voice of a young girl, the narrative moves away from job titles and toward qualities of being: being 'big' like a mountain or 'quiet' like a secret. It is a lyrical, meditative journey perfect for children aged 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it encourages a growth mindset and emotional intelligence, validating that a child's identity is found in their character and their imagination rather than just their future occupation.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. It deals with the concept of identity in a hopeful, expansive way without focusing on trauma or lack. It is a purely celebratory exploration of potential.
Ideal Reader
An elementary student who is a dreamer or a 'deep thinker.' It is especially resonant for a child who feels overwhelmed by expectations or who struggles to fit their big personality into the small boxes provided by school or social structures.
