About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the ache of missing a long-distance family member or feels like an outsider after a big move. It is a soul-soothing choice for children navigating the transition of immigration or any major change where they must leave behind a piece of their heart. The story follows a young girl who leaves her grandfather and his bustling sari-sari store in the Philippines to join her mother in a snowy, unfamiliar city. Through the lens of Filipino culture and the specific magic of a community shop, the book explores themes of resilience, cultural pride, and the ways we carry home within us. It is perfectly suited for children ages 4 to 8, offering a gentle roadmap for how to bloom in new soil without forgetting your roots. Parents will appreciate the way it validates the sadness of goodbyes while celebrating the joy of building something new.
