About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels left behind by their peers or is frustrated that they haven't reached a common developmental milestone. Whether it is a slow-to-wiggle tooth or being the last one to ride without training wheels, this story speaks directly to the anxiety of social comparison. Josie is a high achiever in many areas, yet she feels like a failure because she is the only one in her class who hasn't lost a baby tooth. It is a comforting, realistic look at the preschool and elementary school pressure to grow up fast. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's impatience while providing a gentle perspective on how everyone develops on their own unique timeline. It is an excellent tool for shifting the conversation from what a child cannot do yet to celebrating who they are in the present.
