About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is experiencing a major life transition, such as moving to a new city, starting a new school, or navigating the complex feelings of being far from home. It is a soulful, contemplative choice for families dealing with displacement or the general ache of longing for what used to be. The story follows a blue stone that is split in two: one half remains in its peaceful forest home while the other travels the world, being carved into various shapes like an elephant, a bird, and a cat. Jimmy Liao uses breathtaking, surrealist art to explore themes of identity, the passage of time, and the invisible threads that connect us to our origins. While the tone is melancholic, the cyclical nature of the journey offers profound comfort and a sense of ultimate belonging for children ages 4 to 11. It is a masterpiece for helping children verbalize the feeling of being 'out of place.'
