About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling small, invisible, or overwhelmed by the world around them. It serves as a gentle reminder that their individual perspective is a gift that no one else can replicate. Through the lens of the five senses, the story grounds children in the present moment and celebrates the quiet magic of being alive. Douglas Wood uses lyrical prose to connect nature with personal identity, making it a perfect choice for building self-esteem and mindfulness. Parents will appreciate how it encourages a slow, appreciative pace of life, helping children aged 3 to 7 recognize that their unique way of seeing, smelling, and feeling the world is what makes them special. It is a comforting, secular exploration of existence and gratitude.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and safe. It touches on identity in a purely positive, affirming way without focusing on labels or social conflicts. It is a hopeful, grounded approach to existence.
Ideal Reader
A quiet 4-year-old who is starting to notice differences between themselves and others, or a highly sensitive 6-year-old who finds comfort in the sensory details of nature.
