About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels pigeonholed by a single label, like being the athlete, the shy one, or the class clown. It serves as a gentle reminder that identity is fluid and that they contain many different, sometimes contradictory, layers. Matt de la Pena uses lyrical prose to show how a child who starts as a dancer might end up a scientist, or how a quiet dreamer might find a loud, bold voice. It is a beautiful choice for helping children embrace the complexity of their own personalities while fostering empathy for the changing paths of others. The book is perfectly suited for children ages 4 to 8, providing a hopeful and expansive view of what it means to grow up. It validates the idea that we are not just one thing, but a beautiful patchwork of many different experiences and dreams.
