About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking big questions about the world or when they seem to be retreating into their own quiet daydreams. It is the perfect tool for nurturing intellectual curiosity and helping a child feel connected to the vastness of the world rather than intimidated by it. Taro Gomi captures the internal monologue of a young girl standing on a shore, looking out at the horizon and wondering what lies beyond the waves. Through simple, rhythmic text and expansive illustrations, the book explores themes of imagination, global connection, and the excitement of the unknown. It is particularly effective for children ages 3 to 6 who are beginning to realize that the world extends far beyond their own immediate neighborhood. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's wandering mind and transforms the mystery of the 'faraway' into a source of hope and possibility.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular, metaphorical exploration of curiosity. There are no heavy themes, though the vastness of the ocean can occasionally mirror a child's feeling of being small. The resolution is deeply hopeful and emphasizes human connection.
