About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is stuck indoors on a rainy day or needs a gentle nudge to turn 'boredom' into a creative spark. It is a perfect selection for preschoolers who are beginning to experiment with imaginative play and for parents who want to validate their child's internal world. The story follows a young girl as she re-imagines her everyday surroundings into a grand outdoor landscape: a blue carpet becomes a flowing river, the dining room floor turns into a grassy meadow, and her bedroom holds a protective maze to keep night monsters at bay. Nicholas Heller captures the fluid way children perceive their environment, where the line between reality and make-believe is beautifully thin. This book encourages curiosity and wonder while providing a sense of comfort by showing how a child can take control of her space, even the scary parts. It is a quiet, reassuring read that celebrates the power of a child's mind to craft safety and joy within the four walls of a home.
