About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a moment of public vulnerability or feels hesitant to share a unique hobby that might not fit traditional molds. It is a quiet, profound story about John, a boy who prepares to perform ballet for his school's Sharing Gifts assembly. The narrative captures the sensory experience of stage fright and the transformative power of finding your flow. While the book centers on dance, its true heartbeat is the universal experience of being seen for who you really are. It is perfectly pitched for children ages 4 to 8 who are navigating the social dynamics of school. Parents will appreciate the understated tone that avoids heavy-handed lessons, instead offering a gentle mirror for a child's own bravery and self-expression.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book touches on gender norms and identity through the lens of a boy practicing ballet, but it does so with a secular and highly realistic approach. There is no bullying depicted: the tension comes entirely from John's internal state and the weight of being perceived by peers.
