About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their elementary schooler is struggling with a loss of independence or feeling resentful about family changes. It is a perfect choice for the child who suddenly feels 'too big' for certain rules, like having a sitter, but 'too small' to make their own schedule. The story follows Bundy, a dedicated soccer player whose performance and attitude at practice suffer when he is assigned a babysitter while his parents are away. It captures the specific sting of embarrassment and the frustration of being managed when you feel capable of independence. At just 64 pages with illustrations, it is an accessible, realistic look at how personal frustrations can leak into the things we love, like sports. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's desire for autonomy while modeling how to communicate those feelings rather than letting them ruin their teamwork and passion.
