About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the realization that the world is not always fair and that kindness requires bravery. This lyrical fable follows eight-year-old Oaf, a boy whose literal name and simple nature hide a profound capacity for empathy. After being sent away by his grandfather with three simple gifts, Oaf encounters a group of talking animals and embarks on a quest to rescue others from a cruel master. It is an ideal choice for children aged 8 to 11 who are sensitive to the suffering of others and need to see a protagonist who succeeds through gentleness rather than force. Through its dreamlike prose, the story explores the weight of responsibility and the importance of standing up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. Parents will appreciate how it models moral clarity and the quiet strength of a pure heart in the face of greed and unkindness.
