About This Book
Reach for this book when your child's natural curiosity and 'busy hands' tend to lead to accidental messes or social friction. It is perfect for the child who is more interested in how a gadget works than in keeping their clothes clean or following a rigid schedule. Josephina Caroleena Wattasheena the First is a vibrant protagonist whose mechanical tinkering causes chaos during school picture day, leading to feelings of embarrassment. However, the story shifts beautifully to celebrate her unique strengths when she is the only one who can fix the photographer's broken camera. It is a wonderful choice for children aged 5 to 8 to normalize the feeling of being 'too much' while showing that their specific talents are valuable. Parents will appreciate how it reframes 'troublemaking' as 'problem-solving' and builds self-confidence in little engineers.
