About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts to wonder how their own everyday efforts, or the hard work of the adults in their lives, contribute to the world's big achievements. It is a beautiful choice for children who feel small in a big world or for families looking to bridge the gap between blue collar labor and high tech history. The story follows a young girl whose father works in a textile mill, weaving the specialized fabric used in the Apollo 11 spacesuits. Through her eyes, we see a celebration of craftsmanship, family pride, and the idea that it takes thousands of people to make one giant leap possible. It is perfectly pitched for the 4 to 8 year old who is curious about how things are made and who wants to feel a personal connection to history. Parents will appreciate how it validates honest work and reinforces that every role, no matter how humble it seems, is essential to a team's success.
